STRENGTH

Greetings!!

Permanence, perseverance, and persistence in spite
of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities:
It is this that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.
Sir Francis Drake

This is a great truth.
As I look back at my life I realize that all the difficult times and struggles I went through were actually building blocks for the strength I needed to get through the next obstacle. And they have also equipped me to help others though their trying times. So now when I have a hard hill to climb, I embrace it as I know it will bring me growth, maturity, wisdom and strength.

God does this for us and to us. He is preparing us for great accomplishments for His Kingdom both here on earth and in Heaven. We have to go through "training" to gain our strength!

Like many people say, "If He brings you to it, He will bring you through it."
This is so true, God is always by your side every step of the way, guiding you and encouraging you to keep persevering.

Blessed is the man who keeps going on when times are hard.
JAMES 1:12 NIrV

Have a wonderful day!
Be strong!