Three Practices for Holding Steady

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

— Romans 12:12 (WEB)

When troubles come, our instinct is often to abandon hope or stop showing up. But this verse invites us into something different: a three-part practice that keeps us whole. Rejoicing in hope means choosing to believe in goodness ahead, even when today is hard. Enduring in troubles means we don't flee what we're facing—we move through it with patience and grace. And steadfast prayer? It's the thread that ties it all together, the conversation that reminds us we're never alone. These three practices aren't burdens; they're the very things that hold us upright.