Persistence means refusing to quit. You’re determined to
overcome the obstacle that stands in your way. But after you’ve battled a while
without a breakthrough, it’s easy to get tired and discouraged.
Persistence means to keep going until you cross the finish line. The turtle
beat the hare because it kept plodding along. Here are four things that will
keep you from giving up:
1. Don’t let discouragement enter your heart. Discouragement will kill your motivation. Once you
quit in your heart, you’ll then quit in your actions. God says, “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in
due time we will reap if we do not grow weary” (Gal. 6:9).
2. Keep moving forward a little bit at a time. I read about a woman who planted over 50,000
daffodil bulbs in her backyard, one at a time—for over 50 years. If you’ll keep doing a little bit over a long
time, you’ll accomplish a lot.
3. Don’t let rejections deter you. Andy
Andrews wrote The Traveler’s Gift, which was rejected by 53 publishers.
The 54th publisher
accepted it and the book made The New York Times bestseller list. Obviously, 53 publishers
were wrong in their evaluation. What if Andy had quit submitting his manuscript
after the 53rd rejection? He would not be a bestselling author.
4. Keep praying until the answer comes. “Jesus was telling them…at all times they
should pray and not lose heart”
(Luke 18:1). Jesus is the one who answers prayers and He specifically
told us to not stop praying. Sometimes it takes a long time before the answer
comes, so keep being persistent. According to Jesus, the answer is on its way. Don't quit until you cross the finish line. www.kentcrockett.blogspot.com www.makinglifecount.net
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BIBLE STUDY “Are
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