....for the Joy set before him endured the cross....

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. "

~To fix our eyes on Jesus.....

I believe is very powerful, and can change our perspective of any rough, or trying situation that comes our way. When I think of the cross, and remember all that he did for me, all he took on, I then look at my life, and smile. My little things that weigh me down, don't compare to all that Christ went through, yet he had joy. If God can take on all the sins of this world, then I surely can endure all satan throws my way, leaning on Christ.