Reference NIV Bible James 1:2-4    (2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, (3) because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. (4) Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

My family, work in your identity not your struggle or work in who you know you are.  The struggle is over.  The last quarter of this year things had shifted and we began to embrace our change.  God is a Way maker, sleeping with the enemy sometimes it takes a mountain to trust, and then you have to believe.

With three hospital visits, a car accident, and three avoided accidents, I can’t say that I am not glad 2023 is coming to an end.   God’s 2023 has been really GOOD to me because great is thy faithfulness. 

In 2023 God was telling and showing us how to begin working in our purpose.  We had to make some kind of movement.  I literally can say that I set back to observe the process and released surrendered to it and rejoiced.

When we operate in the truth and the divine will of God there is no need for justification or an excuse for the choices we make.  Just follow God’s instructions, it is just that simple.  Keep in mind, don’t pick up anything that is not yours.  When someone tries to give you their weight, tell them that’s it is not  your portion.  They can keep it.  If it is not going to increase your life and push you to your promise or purpose, just decline accepting.

Persevere – means to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement.  To persevere means to:

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What causes us to get stuck and not move?  How can we persevere, well by owning up.

1.  Recall past perseverance. Bringing to mind past instances when you persisted can help strengthen your resolve and give you energy, focus, and determination to persevere now. 

2. Take a step, even just a small one.  Identify one small thing you can do right now to make progress toward you goal.

3. Try other solutions.  If you are stuck, make sure you’ve explored your options for other ways of accomplishing your goal or of getting through your next step.  Brainstorm with others.

4. Try other solutions.  If you are stuck, make sure you’ve explored your options for other ways of accomplishing your goal, or of getting through your next step,

5. Be patient and give things time.  Don’t forget that dreams aren’t fulfilled overnight.

6. Just keep going (even if it’s only in your mind).  Remember that your effort will pay off by putting one foot in front of the other.  IF you’re truly stuck and can’t move forward (because you are sick, or blocked waiting on some external change), keep your spirits up. 

                                                      SPEAK IT, HEAR IT, SEE IT!