7 Practical Tips on Perseverance

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  1. Break things up into smaller tasks/goals
    • You can’t train for a marathon in one day – so do simple day-to-day tasks to train for bigger goals (ex: read & pray for just 5 minutes a day)
  2. Have a power song ready
    • Runners hit a wall where they feel like giving up – but if you push through it with a “power song” you will get your second wind, a renewal of God’s strength to sustain you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwdCnY5lpAE
  3. Celebrate the victories, small and big
    • Every birthday is special, whether you’re turning 3 or 30 – celebrate the small accomplishments and milestones along your journey – treat yourself to a reward and know what you’re working towards so that you can remind yourself of the prize
  4. See failure as opportunity for growth
    • Failure is not failure if you can reflect on what made you stumble and learn ways to avoid repeating the mistake in the future – the key to success is to keep trying; practice makes perfect
  5. Build a community
    • Accountability is a powerful tool – surround yourself with people who are working towards similar goals and/or can support you in yours
  6. Take care of yourself
    • It’s hard to persevere when you’re tired, sick, or grumpy.  Sleep more.  Eat healthy.  Exercise.  Find hobbies that energise you.
  7. Keep your eyes on Jesus
    • Don’t compare yourself to others – just keep focused on Jesus who can empower us to do anything within His will

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he 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 sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3

by: Jinha Kim

"But those who drink the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." John 4:14