“ When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.”– UnknownĤ0. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’”– Mary Anne RadmacherĤ1. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” –Thomas EdisonĤ2. “ Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.”– Newt GingrichĤ3. “ The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”– ConfuciusĤ4. “Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. She blogs about faith, family, motherhood, and chocolate at and writes bite-sized Bible studies for tween and teen girls and their mentors at. She is also a wife, mom of two daughters, worship team member, Bible study facilitator, baker, band parent, and unaccomplished pianist. 2 Timothy 4:7 Run on, dear one.Įlizabeth Spencer is a great sinner rescued by a great Savior. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. And when you do, you’ll know the beauty of this truth. You can choose to take regret and “if only” out of your equation. Gain for yourself the prize of completion undiluted by regret. Not only the goal of winning (whatever “winning” looks like in this race), but on the goal of contentment without the distraction of “if only.” Decide to finish strong. They will soar on wings like eagles they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. There is strength available to you that is not your own: Disappointment is painful, but it is not nearly so painful as disappointment with regret heaped onto it.įormer Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said, “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” You can do, it precious girl. And in that, you will find peace for the moment and renewed hope for the future. But you will not have to deal with regret, because you will know you did everything you were able to do. You may have to deal with disappointment. If you prepare as hard as you can for the challenge ahead, you still might not get the prize you’re seeking. You do not have to add “if only” to this chapter in your story. You might trip over your words or your feet in front of the crowd. You might get a “B.” You might get second place…or last place. The results of that test, race, performance, conversation, struggle, presentation, game, or contest might not be exactly what you’re hoping for. You don’t know how your friend will respond when you share your heart. You don’t know how good the other competitors are. You don’t know for sure what will be on that test. You don’t know what God has in store for you. I also know you cannot entirely control the outcome of whatever you’re working toward. I know you’ve studied those notes, practiced that song, run that drill, rehearsed that speech, had that conversation, prayed that prayer, and reviewed that presentation dozens of times already. Don’t prepare just most of the way for that big performance. Don’t settle for halfway on that goal you’re working toward. Don’t abandon that valuable relationship. Don’t accept almost when you’re getting ready for that competition. Don’t decide that good enough is good enough in your walk with God. You won’t regret giving it your all, all the way to the end, but you might regret it if you don’t.ĭon’t stop working hard in that class. Please don’t quit when the finish line is in sight.
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