It's Worth It

Ballerinas work hard. Really hard. Hours and hours of pain, soreness, blisters, tears, and sweat go into every dance they learn. They work until everything hurts and they don't think they can move another muscle, and then keep going. It is insane. All of that for maybe five minutes on stage.

This begs the question why? Seriously, why put yourself through the pain and frustration to learn a routine if all you get is a few minutes in hot spotlights, caked in stage make-up, and many late nights with tired teachers and dancers?

Every dancer will tell you, "It's worth it." All the misery seems insignificant compared to the feeling we get on stage. Not because people see us, but because we're dancing. We're performing. That is enough.

If ballerinas are so willing to work that hard for about five minutes of euphoria, how much more should Christians be willing to work and suffer for an eternity of pure joy in the presence of our Saviour.

Christianity isn't supposed to be easy. Just like in dance, you know it's going to be hard. We are told to take up our cross. Yep, no biggie. Just pick up a Roman torture device and carry it around all day. That sounds blissful, right?

Pointe shoes are French torture devices, but are completely worth it. Shouldn't carrying our cross be completely worth it too? There is no greater reward than following Jesus with all our hearts. Working everyday to glorify Him in everything we do. It is a lot of work. It can be miserable and frustrating, with tears and the desire to quit before giving it a fighting chance because it hurts.

When this life is over, and we are looking at our Saviour face to face, the pain will seem insignificant. When a ballerina is on stage, they aren't thinking about how much it hurt to learn the dance, or how much work went into it. They are enjoying every second, every step, and every breath of the dance. We will be in such pure bliss once we are in heaven, the pain of this life will seem insignificant.

So why do it? Why work so hard? Because it's worth it.