Today's reminder: It is easier to give up than to keep going. When we give up, we feel an immediate sense of relief, but this feeling is temporary. Perseverance is an act of faith that, although it may not seem like it at the moment, is what guides us to the place where we truly should and deserve to be. These are the choices that define us and that we must make every day. Which path will you choose: the shorter, simpler path or the longer, more arduous one that leads us to our true potential and fulfillment?

Everything worthwhile requires courage, for perseverance is an investment in our future. It is a commitment to our future self.

Choose perseverance in the moments that define you! Choose courage in crucial moments.

In 1 Chronicles 28:20, David says to his son Solomon:

Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.

Here we see an example of a father encouraging his son to continue persevering through adversity. If you are reading this, you are probably going through a moment of struggle and hardship. Life constantly tests us with challenges and moments of tears, but I believe that everything in life is temporary, including pain and suffering. Believe me, you are not alone. So, hold on, okay? Don’t give up! Sometimes, pain and suffering seem endless, but everything passes. Remember that after the storm, everything becomes clearer and more beautiful.

Therefore, choose to have courage.

To conclude:

3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (Romans 5:3-5)

Hope does not disappoint.