7 Essentials for Endurance

To follow Jesus we need endurance. In fact, for almost every good thing in life we need endurance. We need endurance because life is hard. Following Jesus comes with opposition. It requires faith. It requires some work!

Endurance brings great reward. Paul urged the Galatian churches: do not grow weary in doing good for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9)

How do we endure?

1. Keep our eyes on the goal. We are following Jesus. He is providing a vision of what our lives will be like. Stay focused on him!

2. Remember that hardship is always temporary. Just make it through the next day, or hour, or minute. Realize that you can do it with God’s help!

3. Know that all things worthwhile take time. The most permanent things around us took a long time to build! Your life takes a whole lifetime to build!

4. Keep encouraging words and truth ringing in your ears! Read your Bible. Find other encouraging words to help you.

5. Pray — ask God to help you endure.

6. Keep your perspective clear! This encompasses previous five points. You are not defined by your present hardship or difficulty.

7. Keep your head up! Be strong and stay true to your decision to follow Jesus. Your reward will be great!

Endurance grows with time. The more we experience the successful results of endurance the more determined we become to stay with it!

You cannot give up at the first sign of trouble or resistance. You cannot give up when you are disappointed or your expectations are not met. Keep on taking those steps of faith as you follow Jesus.

Your Turn

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