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Keep Going

Most people are not used to trudging forward in life to get to their destination. They are introduced to an unexpected trial they believe does not provide the proper evidence it is worth the effort and time to keep going through the uncomfortable pocket. When a person never makes the commitment to keep going to find out what is on the other side of their effort, life will continue to be unfulfilling compared to those that do. Individuals who contain the recipe and desire to fight through hardships and challenges taste the pleasures life has to offer. Such as confidence, self-esteem, focus and a unique intrepid characteristic. Those who know how to keep going do not get down on themselves or the situation so easily. They possess a conviction and/or competitive drive, knowing that everything is going to work out to the proper outcome. What is the proper outcome? That everything is going to workout just the way God planned it to benefit and strengthen you.

It is very difficult in many cases to continue forward when times get tough if you do not have a commitment to get the job done no matter what. Is this something you struggle with? Do not be ashamed or embarrassed because of this. There are millions of people who struggle with the ability to keep going. Just know the ability to keep going boils down to standards, training and commitment. Your ability to keep going is a testament to where your standards are and what you have been trained in your life to do once things get tough. Can you look back on your life and pinpoint training from anyone or any system that has given you the ability to keep going during challenging periods? Most people who have been through some sort of training or system that helps them push through in rocky times do not think twice to keep going. It is a natural reaction to finish through. In other cases, there are some people who have never been trained to keep going or possess high standards, they just own an indescribable desire to get through and complete the task. Sometimes it is due to the fear of failure, or not wanting to lose. This is rare.

Now is the part where we focus on helping you get to the point where you believe it is vital to keep going through difficult challenges. The first part starts with what you believe and tell yourself you can achieve and do in life. I can do all things through him who gives me strength (New International Version. Philippians. 3.14). The Bible says that we can do all things. This is the truth, but only if you believe it. If you are always proclaiming doubt over what is in front of you, how do you expect to ever get through your rough patches? It will never happen. You must speak what the Bible says you can accomplish. Use your words. Words are powerful. The Apostle Paul was a tremendous example of using words and belief together to accomplish great things. This applies to you as well. It's all about focusing and getting rid of distractions. The way you get rid of distractions is by placing an enormous priority on getting through what is going on in your life or the challenge that sits before you. Put the situation so high in your mind that it cannot be thought of over anything else. You know that it has to get done, or you must get through it -- no matter what.

Life is about how you learn from and handle obstacles. The more you get through obstacles, the more self-esteem and belief in yourself you will have for the next one. If you never push through your challenges, you will be stuck in a place in life that indicates your lack of growth, also, lack of confidence. People who have not achieved much do not possess much assurance of who they are. It takes grit and determination that crystalizes into self-esteem and a know-how spirit once you accomplish, finish or breakthrough a calamity. This is something that does not come about over night. It takes years of accomplishments and various challenges to achieve. You can rest assure that each time you conquer a challenge, your spirit-man will grow and believe more in itself than it ever has.

Some people go all their lives wishing they would have given their all in something they were a part of to see what could have been. It is a painful and regretful feeling. Do not allow this to be you. When you are a part of anything in life, there will come a point where you are given an opportunity in a time of great distress and/or weight to keep going or quit. In most cases, people do not feel that reward on the other side is worth it to continue. Or, they just do not have high enough standards or self-esteem to push through the trial. This is where the regret arrives and the wonder of what could have been shows up later in life. Regardless of the situation, you must show yourself that you are up for the task. That nothing will keep you down. Understanding the power of commitment and the ability to break through to the other side is critical to every human's success and mental confidence. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance (New International Version. James. 1.2-3). Life is about how we handle trials. It's about persevering and building patience. Anyone who has been through many trials in life and has continued to fight through them will possess a certain amount of patience and know-how within themselves. God understands this concept, so he uses it to build his people. God is trying to build you the same way.

There are numerous examples in the Bible of people who kept going in times of stress and turmoil. Jesus kept going to the cross when he could have summoned 12 legions of angels to take care of the soldiers who came to arrest him. The Apostle Paul is someone who kept going during times of despair and pain as well. He worshipped the Lord when he and Silas were placed in prison for preaching the gospel. How he handled negativity and pitfalls was exactly how the Bible shares we should handle them. 1 Corinthians 9:24 says, Do you know in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. The Apostle Paul ran his race with full determination and lack of concern of what people thought, all for Jesus Christ, so he could win the prize. The prize I am talking about is all of the rewards Jesus speaks about in the Beatitudes of the New Testament. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (King James Version. Matthew. 5.10). This is just one of the many rewards that are in the Bible for the those that keep going.

If you are trying to graduate from college, you know your reward on the other side is your diploma and robust knowledge of the field you are majoring in. Anyone who has graduated from college, understands the challenges and patience it takes to achieve the reward. You can start today, looking at things you would like to achieve and going after them. Losing weight is a challenge. Getting over a divorce is also a challenge. There are challenges everywhere for you to point out in your life to overcome. It is up to you when to begin and keep going through them when entanglements and bumpy roads arrive. Do not forget to say what the Bible says you can do through your rough patches and watch what happens next time. Here are some Bible verses for you to overcome your rough patches:

1. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

 2. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18

3. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12

4. There is surely a future hope for you and your hope will not be cutoff. Proverbs 23:18
 
5. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10.
 
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