"We will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9"Perserverence" means (1) Suceeding because you're determined to, not because you're entitled to. Achievers don't sit back and wait for success because they think the world "owes them". To develop perserverence as an aspect of your character you must adopt the attitude of the man who said, "We are determined to win. We will fight until hell freezes over, and if we have to we will wear ice skates!"
"Perserverence" also means (2) Recognizing that life is not one long race, but many short ones in succession. Each day has its own challenges. You have to get out of bed each morning and run again, but its never exactly the same race. History records that Christopher Columbus faced incredible difficulties as he sailed west in search for a passage to Asia. He encountered storms, experienced hunger, deprivation, and extreme discouragement. The crews of his three ships were near mutiny. But his account of the journey says the same thing over and over: "Today, we sailed on." The result: he discovered the New World!
The key to your success is running your race each day (see Hebrews 12:1-2). Allow perserverence to be developed in your character!
