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You're doing great.

There are a lot of times we face difficult decisions or struggles in our lives, and we wonder if it even matters. We do our best, come out on the other side, wonder if we did the right thing, and if those decisions really mattered to anyone in the end.

But they do matter, and the work God is doing in your life truly is miraculous. It might not feel like it now, but in time, you're going to feel stronger.

Growing spiritually is a lot like a daily habit of working out. There are times when we're feeling it and can't wait to put the work in. Maybe for us, it's our daily Bible reading, youth group, or Bible study. We put in the work, build our spiritual muscles, develop our spiritual endurance, and feel pretty good about ourselves — as we should!

Do you know the coolest part about having a habit of working out — especially with others? When you look around to see a bunch of people there for the same reason as you. They work on their weaknesses, strengthen their bodies, and build physical endurance.

Knowing God is working in us and through us is exciting, motivating, and empowering. And knowing that God is also working in and through those who live around us, worship with us, go to school with us, and even those who live around the world is enough to keep us motivated when we're faced with the most difficult times.