A Christian's life is not a Sunday walk in the park, although we have the faithful promise of help to handle whatever comes against us. But we must be willing to undergo the things that life throws at us, with Jesus' help of course. We cannot run from hard or shameful things, but must be willing to endure it all for His sake, if we desire to be true disciples. Let's put the joy of heaven before us, like Jesus did, and thus let all the tough stuff just run like water off of a duck's back. (smile) Oh, I know that's easier said than done, but if we're serious, Jesus will help us endure it all. We just have to stand strong and steadfast in faith. Much LOVE!