When we persist in little ways
But do so consistently,
We gain traction if we don’t give up
Where victory is seen.
Persistence in prayer avails much
As God is not deaf to our cries,
And we insist until an answer is found
As we continue to trust and become wise.
When we persist in our pursuit
We are steadfast and unwavering,
With a plan and purpose on our heart
Where satisfaction this will bring.
We are tenacious when we persist
Because we will not stop until,
We see the change that is required
And when our goals will be fulfilled.
When we insist and we persist
But not out of arrogance or pride,
There’s a blessing in obtaining justice
That is righteous in God’s eyes.
When we persist and do not quit
It’s because we have a goal in mind,
And know that with sacrifice and hard work too
Many benefits we find.
When we persist and run the race
And swim against the flow,
Our persistence eventually will succeed
As we’ll reap what we do sow.
Jesus persisted until the end
As He walked to Calvary,
And bore the greatest pain of all
So with God we all could be.
“There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’” Luke 18:2-5
“I say to you, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as many as he needs.” Luke 11:8
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7
“Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith,” Hebrews 12:1-2
“A river runs through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.” Miyamoto Musashi
