Life Is Hard

July 18, 2023

“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.” (1 Timothy 2:1)

At Stay The Course, one of our core beliefs is that we lead lives that make things (Life) harder than it needs to be.

“Life doesn’t have to be this hard” is our mantra.

This is meant to be a hopeful message. A reminder of our agency in this and a prompt to stay mindful of all the pervasive ways Drift can influence our lives.

Our messaging is intentional, proactive and full of optimism.

Sometimes I feel the vibes of our content might lead some to believe we’re actually communicating that life shouldn’t be hard, and thus the presence of hardships in our lives is an indication that we’re doing something wrong.

Life Is Hard! Even when living On Purpose! Let this serve as your reminder.

There is no play in the On Purpose Playbook that, if executed correctly, will alleviate you from all hardships in your life.

However, there is a play to help you embrace the battle against Drift and live On Purpose when life is hard.

That play is prayer!

It’s how we stay focused on what matters most in the midst of our struggles.

It’s a productive means to begin processing emotional and spiritual tensions.

Prayer is an antidote to languishing.

Languishing is a state in which we are no longer making progress and lack well-being.

It’s not a state we want to linger in.

Prayer is one of the most reliable tactics to keep you in the fight and wrestling with all those nagging questions that arise during times of languishing.