Perseverance is not something you have when the struggle begins.
- "We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance" (Romans 5:3).
Perseverance's blessing is a matter of hindsight.
- "As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy" (James 5:11).
Perseverance is not the goal; it's a tool.
- "Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:4).
Perseverance is sustained by a focus upon Jesus.
- "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart" (Hebrews 12:2-3).
2 comments:
We are praying unceasingly for perservance and a complete disappearance of any cancerous cells, too! God give us all strength to perservere, especially Biz! I am hugging you three in my mind and heart right now!!! I love you. Mom & Ken
Hang in there Biz. Those saline rinses are something, aren't they! Make sure you have a little baking soda in with your salt to act as a buffer. This takes away all the stinging. Also make sure that the water is body temperature, otherwise it feels awful! I have finally (after 5 months) gotten to the point where I actually like the rinses. =) I have been praying for you and your family endlessly. With love, Becky Phillips
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