The Power of Perseverance in Tough Times

FLOYD ROGERS

Do you have perseverance in your life? Perseverance means staying strong when life gets hard. It’s easy to feel upset or to complain when things don’t go our way, but perseverance refuses to quit. It keeps moving forward, even when the path is rough.

When you face disappointments — like missing out on a job promotion — you have two choices. You can give up, walk away, and let frustration take over, or you can keep working and trusting that better things are ahead. A person who chooses perseverance shows strength of character. They don’t back down because of trouble.

Those who live faithfully and seek God’s guidance will discover His true purpose for their lives. God gives direction and strength in ways people might never expect. But it’s important to have good intentions and a pure heart along the way. Through this process, God shapes perseverance within us, and that perseverance builds character, which leads to hope.

And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

Romans 5:3-4