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The hope of Christ coming should give us courage.

When we belong to the Lord, we long for the Lord.

Today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how that longing can propel us

through the times of trial that we face.

Take courage for the coming of the Lord is near.

That's what we need to keep our eyes on as we go through the adversities and hardships and challenges of life.

Keep your eyes on Jesus, keep your eyes on heaven, keep your eyes on eternity.

This is the day when the lost are found.

This is the day of a moment again.

Amazing grace, God, we bestow.

But can you hear the only angel for us to hear?

This is the day when life begins.

Almost everyone faces challenges on the job.

Problems, pressures, personalities.

But if you know that tomorrow you're leaving on vacation, today's problems are a little easier to handle, aren't they?

Hang on a little longer and then sweet relief.

Well, when we think of the trials of life, we need to remember Jesus is coming soon.

Today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that reminder can shape the way we go about our lives.

Good insight from our study in James.

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