LET PERSEVERANCE DO ITS THING!

Some people are exceptionally good at planning, organizing, and creating processes. Without a process, a plan can never succeed. Though vital to real success, some processes are not so pleasurable; they require tenacious perseverance. There is a process that everyone must go through if they are going to fulfill God's purpose for their lives. Jesus had to go through it – and so will you! I’m not talking about if, but when! Look at what the apostle James wrote concerning this. 

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 

Jesus also spoke of this when he said, "In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b And, apostle John made this powerful statement regarding how to overcome the world, "This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1Jn 5:4b

The writer of Hebrews says that pleasing God only happens when we believe God! Heb 11:6 Though not fun, trials are necessary to bring us into real and genuine faith! When you go to the gym, perseverance is essential because for muscle to increase discomfort must increase. Likewise, if you’re going to make it while training in the weight room of life, you will be required to persevere and believe! It is possible that your training in the weight room of life is very difficult today. Maybe things have been so difficult that you are feeling like quitting. According to the word of God, there are times when you will feel like giving up, but when you know God is your trainer and will never give you more than what you can handle, you can press on with confidence! 

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

It is time to be a buff warrior for God! Yes! Today is your day to gain some serious spiritual muscle! May you recognize your trial as your grand opportunity for great increase! May you trust your eternal Trainer today! Don't quit! Come on, your best is yet to come… 

LET PERSEVERANCE DO ITS THING!

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