Following Jesus isn’t easy.

There are moments when life tries to push us off course. Doubts creep in. People disappoint us. Culture pulls in the opposite direction. But as followers of Jesus, we have made a decision: we will not be deterred.

Nothing will stop us from growing in our faith. Not setbacks. Not opposition. Not even our failures. Jesus called us to take up our cross daily and follow Him no matter what comes our way.

We keep our eyes fixed on Him, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). We move forward, step by step, day by day, knowing that every small act of obedience matters. No matter how hard the narrow road becomes, we are not turning back.

Let trials and struggles come. We are undeterred. We know who walks beside us. And we know where we’re headed.