And while we are asked to surrender to God’s will, there is no surrender in this world until our final moment.

But if we pray and put our focus on God, do those voices in the back really matter? Our destination is up ahead, and we’re going where God is leading us, even if it means taking a turn we didn’t expect.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief

The Fifth Station: Jesus Is Judged by Pilate

Jesus’ Response: He Feels Pain

When many of us experience intense pain, we just can’t handle it. We have to give it away, and we do that by inflicting pain on others.

The Fourth Station: Jesus Is Denied by Peter

When we are put into a difficult situation, how often do we feel the need either to back down or to defend ourselves? Personally speaking, I never want anyone to think I’m an idiot or to look at me critically. I’m, admittedly, a people pleaser. (Be kind—it’s something I’m trying to change!)

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. —St. Paul, 1 Corinthians 15:58