What does it take to follow Jesus for decades—not just days? In this message, Charlie opens Hebrews 12:1–3 and reminds us that the Christian life isn’t about chasing emotional highs or waiting for “mountaintop moments.” It’s about endurance. It’s about learning to keep going when comfort would be easier and quitting would be cleaner. Following Jesus is more like a marathon than a sprint. Along the way, we discover that discomfort doesn’t mean God has left us—it often means He’s forming us. The “great cloud of witnesses” who have gone before us aren’t meant to intimidate us but to remind us that a life of faith is possible, even in the hardest seasons. Together we learn that church isn’t a place to chase spiritual highs, but a community that shapes us slowly and deeply into the likeness of Christ. This message calls us to hand off a faith that lasts—to our kids, our friends, and the generations that come after us. If you’re weary, discouraged, or wondering how to keep going with Jesus, this one’s for you. You’re not alone. You’re surrounded. Keep running.