don't lose heart

therefore
since we are surrounded by
such a great cloud of witnessess
let us throw off everything
that hinders and the sin
that so easily entangles

and let us run with perseverance
the race marked out for us
fixing our eyes on jesus
the pioneer and perfecter of faith

for the joy set before him
he endured the cross
scorning its shame

and sat down at the right hand
of the throne of god

consider him who endured
such opposition from sinners
so that you will not grow
weary and lose heart

hebrews 12:1-3