Persevere And Grow
Monday August 28, 2017
Athletes who are successful in their sport prepare all their lives to be competitive. They work hard at getting their body in shape and repeatedly practice game skills, day after day, week after week, year after year. They challenge themselves to make every move count. They train their body and mind to be aware of what is happening around them. They do whatever it takes to be the best they can be.
As runners in God's race, we are encouraged to persevere as we develop character strengths and live a blessed and satisfying life.
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. (Galatians 6:9 NLT)
Just like athletes in their training process, we sometimes get tired of having to do what causes us stress. We can get frustrated when we face problems. Sometimes people will criticize us even though we are doing our best. Discouragement and defeat raise their ugly heads. God’s word, tells us to remember that all these circumstances are tests and every test is a chance for us to persevere and grow. As we persevere, we become stronger, more filled with joy, and more skilled in everything we do.
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. (James 1:2-4 NLT)
When it’s hard for us to keep going, if we seek God, He promises to give us the strength we need. Our part is to not give up. God knows all about our troubles and He cares. God will help us persevere, face our challenges, and become successful in life.
Prayer: Loving God, I confess that at times I want to give up rather that persevere in my recovery. Please help me to do whatever it takes to be successful in living life to the full as You promise. AMEN
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