Topic- Endurance-How do we endure- Two answers.-I. Christ upholds us. -theology answer--1. Christ's cross, and Christ's ongoing decision to uphold us. 1 Peter 1-5-2. Christ gives us real faith, which will endure. 1 Peter 1-6-7-3. Christ prays for us- Hebrews 7-25 Romans 8-34 1 John 2-1-4. Our prayers for ourselves through Him to God the Father.-5. Others' prayers for us through Christ to God the Father.-6. The Word of Christ. 1 Peter 1-6-8. --II. We participate with Christ in upholding each other. -practical answer-- A new idea - two-person support team for each caregiver. Class-- Starting point - monthly, have 15-minute 3-way phone call for prayer.- Decide to live with God's ratio of rest and caregiving.- Mark 6-30-32 and verses 44-47- Take-home thoughts for both caregivers and supporters- a. Take a look at your life. Balance of rest and work-- b. No easy answers for caregivers or supporters- Accept that.