Never Give Up...

"Even though good people may be bothered by trouble seven times, they are never defeated."
Proverbs 24:16

Do you sincerely want to live a life that is pleasing to God? If so, we must remember that life is not a sprint; it's a marathon that calls for preparation,determination,and lots of perseverance.
Are you one of those people that doesn't give up easily, or are you quick to bail out when the going gets tough?
Jesus finished what He began, and so should we. Despite His suffering and shame of the cross, Jesus was steadfast in His faithfulness to God. We, too, must remain faithful, especially when times are tough.
Do you want to build a closer relationship with God? Then don't give up. And if you are facing a difficult situation, remember this: whatever your problem, God can handle it. Our job is to keep persevering until He does...

Jesus taught that perseverance is the essential element in prayer.
PaulP

Serving with humility

Jesus sat down and called the twelve apostles to him. He said,"whoever wants to be the most important must be the last of all and servant of all."

The teachings of Jesus are clear: We achieve greatness through service to others. But, as weak human beings, we sometimes fall short as we seek to puff ourselves up and glorify our own accomplishments. Jesus commands otherwise. He teaches us that the most esteemed men and women are not self-congratulatory leaders of society but are instead the humblest of servants...
Today, you may feel the temptation to build yourself up in the eyes of your friends. Resist that temptation. As a humble servant, you will glorify yourself not before people, but before God, and that's what God intends. After all, earthly glory is fleeting: here today and all to soon gone. But, heavenly glory endures through out eternity. So, the choice is yours; either you can lift yourself up here on earth and be humbled in heaven, or vice versa. Choose Vice versa...

PaulP