Perseverance

Perseverance is commitment, hard work, patience and endurance. Often, we wait until we are in the mist of the storm to only hear this word spoken. At which point we begin to reflect on the specific aspects of our life that are in need of this action the most. To persevere takes more than bringing attention to our situation, but that through faith in faith all things through Christ are possible. Worry leads to depression, loss of sleep, rifts with family and friends, and in the worst cases sickness. Finding strength in hardship is why the Lord sent His son Jesus to bear the cross for our sins. He wanted us to know that no matter what stage of our lives or circumstances, that he is always here, watching and waiting for us to repent and accept him into our lives whole-heartidly. Lay your burdens down for him to bear and leave the worry behind. If you wait on the Lord, he will see you through.

"Only the person who follows the command of Jesus single-mindedly, and unrestingly lets his yoke rest upon him, finds his burdens easy, and under its gentle pressure recieves the power to persevere in the right way"- Dietrich Bonhoeffer