Thoughts on Today's Verse...
"Hang in there!" There are few traits more important than perseverance. Most important accomplishments in life happen because of perseverance. Most "luck" occurs when we've persevered long enough for the "magical moment" to come along — in other words, I don't believe in luck. Edison said it best: life's most extraordinary feats, the world's most significant discoveries, and his own most fantastic inventions are "1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." Hang in there! Persevere! And do it with joy! Why? So you can see the glory of God come through in you, not because of luck, but because of God's grace, love, and power partnered with your perseverance!
My Prayer...
Unchangeable and Unshakeable God, help me to stand up and prove my character is true when under fire. Use the friends you have sent into my life and the power of the Holy Spirit to persevere. Please give my faith courage and endurance so that my life shows forth your enduring strength. And, dear Father, help me find joy in persevering when under trial. I pray for these graces, in the name of him who remained faithful even unto death, Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.
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