Crown of Life

As I fought sleep this morning in between the snoozing of my alarm, I was wrestling with some of those pesky, "why" questions.  Why does my life look the way it does and the myriad of questions one can travel down in that train of thought.

It is rare for me to have images from the Lord, but I saw a black background and a brilliant white crown.  I kept being reminded to pursue the Lord above all else.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.  -- James 1:12