Booster for the Week
Persevere when you really want to quit
James 1: 2-4 "Consider
it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many
kinds,
because you know that the
testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and
complete, not lacking anything."
Perhaps you are in a situation at work where
you feel you are being exploited (taken for granted), or
underpaid, or treated unfairly. The Bible says: 'that we
should consider it pure joy' when we face these trials.
You need to choose to endure these 'trials' - it will not be
easy, but as you yield your will to persevere (and
persevere means: to persist in or remain constant to a
purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or
discouragement) the Bible goes on to say that 'you
may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.' What a
reward we are promised: to reach maturity and to feel fulfilled
in everything. Take the challenge
and persevere - Our God is faithful and He does not lie.