Guest post by Hannah Bell, The EnVision Conference
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Perseverance—Determined Patience
“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.”
– George Washington –
Have you ever felt defeated, overwhelmed, unable or frustrated with a lack in progressing toward your goals? Are you discouraged or wonder how you are going to accomplish the task in front of you? Regardless of the situation, fear will try to function as an inhibitor by providing hindering thoughts, bad memories, or visual challenges that you cannot do it.
When roadblocks attempt to dissuade you from moving forward, the temptation comes to acknowledge and remain in your limitations. Many settle for mediocrity and do not think outside the box. Branching out, thinking creatively, and implementing a dream may seem too hard and fear undoubtedly creeps inside to snuff out the spark of a dream.
Don’t be surprised if your dreams challenge you to take the path of seemingly impossibilities. It is in the place of the impossible where great things happen. Don’t be afraid to take risks and the potential for failure. It is only with great risks do you witness great rewards.
There must remain an inward resolve to persevere, a fight on the inside to not give up in the midst of challenging circumstances. Remember that your calling is from God and as you wait on Him in prayer, He will help, strengthen, and guide you to pursue and accomplish His purpose for your life:
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. – Isaiah 40:28-32.
Patience is key to living out your purpose. The process is apart of your calling. Through the process of development and growth, you will mature, learn new things, meet wonderful people and strengthen your resolve to stay focused despite the circumstances.
Enthusiasm and vision are contagious. People are watching you and want to see greatness. Remember, you are designed to live with purpose and you have a significant calling. Stay focused, dream big and do not give up!
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
– Thomas Edison –
The enVision Conference
The enVision Conference seeks to develop the next generation of men and women into great leaders. The Conference recognizes the leadership crisis and lack of guidance that our society faces. We seek to inspire, empower, and equip each individual, ages 18-29, to achieve his/her destiny, resulting in impacting communities, creating relationships and changing the future.
The 2012 Conference will take place in Austin, Texas on September 28th-29th. www.theenvisionconference.com.
You can learn more about Hannah Bell’s organization at her website: https://www.theenvisionconference.com/
