What lies ahead for all of us is going to require discipline, sacrifice and hard work, but it is very doable. Here is Paul’s advice to a church facing a similar situation.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore must endurehardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Be strong, be engaged and consider these truths because there is a tremendous crown waiting at the end of this journey.
Give it some thought.
Gary