I think I can, I think I can...God knows I can through persistence!Philippians 4:13
The Little Engine That Could is a story of persistence. The Little Engine was determined to make it to his destination. I so connect with the Little Engine, although he ran across challenges, obstacles, and discouragement, he did not stop. He may have huffed his way to success as he chanted to himself that he could make it, but he did make it in the end. Sometimes you may feel like giving up or giving in. You may feel as if you are beating your head against the wall, that you are up against a brick wall, or maybe even that you are just exhausted. In whatever jargon you express it, you feel like quitting.
Persist. You can do it. You may have to sing, "gotta make it" or "I can do all things"or "when your hardest hit, you must not quit" along the way, but you can do it. What you cannot do is persist in your own strength.
Philippians clearly explains that your strength must come through Christ. He is the One who can enable and empower you to do all things.
Keep moving forward even if you see others running out of steam or derailing. Sometimes the journey may be a steady, challenging incline or a full-speed, frightening descent, but you can enjoy the thrill of the ride. Rely on Christ for your strength, and you will make it to your destination.
Selah people' and friends break your large project into smaller, more feasible benchmarks. Think of each mark as a rest stop to refuel with energy and passion. At each rest stop, ask God to join you on the journey.
"Remember today where your true strength comes from and when you do all things are possible."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
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