Love it when I feel like I have heard from God during my quiet time. I know He's always speaking through His word, but sometimes I just feel like the word just is louder or more specific than at other times. This morning I was challenged on perseverance, not only spiritually but personally.
Here's what Charles Swindoll writes:
I fear our generation has come dangerously near the "I'm-getting-tired-so-let's just-quit" mentality. And not just in the spiritual realm. Dieting is a discipline, so we stay fat. Finishing school is a hassle, so we bail out. Cultivating a close relationship is painful, so we back off. Getting book written is demanding, so we stop short. Working through conflicts in a marriage is a tiring struggle, so we walk away. Sticking with an occupation is tough, so we start looking elsewhere....And about the time we are ready to give it up, along comes the Master, who leans over and whispers: "Now we keep going: don't quit. Keep on"
I was challenged on so many levels..sometimes I think I'm much weaker than I even think I am. I think I do give up too easily, whether it's with watching what I eat or having walls up in my relationships. I get tired of the constant effort it takes to do what's right. BUT, that's the life we are called to live - that's the way to growth and maturity and blessings. We must be willing to persevere, even when it's hard and we are ready to stop trying. We must keep going, don't quit, keep on!
In what areas do you need to persevere in?
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