By Jermaine Streeter
Scripture Anchor:
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
The first step of a journey is powerful, but it’s not the most important. What defines your success isn’t how you start, it’s your persistence in staying the course, especially when the road gets steep, the nights get long, and the results feel distant.
Persistence and dedication are the heartbeat of transformation. Whether you’re rebuilding your faith, pursuing your fitness goals, or walking in your calling, the breakthroughs come to those who don’t quit.
In Galatians 6:9, the Apostle Paul calls us to remain unwavering in doing good, reminding us that our spiritual harvest doesn’t come overnight, it comes in due time, if we do not grow weary. This isn’t just about patience, it’s about active endurance. The biblical concept of “not giving up” isn’t passive waiting; it’s steady, faithful, often unseen work that God honors.
Paul himself was no stranger to hardship. He was beaten, imprisoned, shipwrecked, and yet he pressed on, why? Because his mission was bigger than his pain. His persistence wasn’t powered by pride; it was fueled by purpose.
When you start your journey, whether that’s launching a business, building a stronger walk with God, training for an event, or simply becoming a better version of yourself, you will face resistance. Your faith will be tested. The enemy will whisper that it’s not worth it. But God promises that your labor is not in vain.
At JS Sports Training, we see this every day. Athletes want results, but the ones who grow are the ones who return every morning, even when sore, even when tired. The same applies to your spiritual life. You don’t rise to the occasion; you rise to the level of your preparation and your persistence.
Remember to keep going, even when it’s hard
- When you feel like quitting, pray harder.
- When results are slow, remember the harvest takes time.
- When the world grows loud, quiet yourself before the Lord.
God didn’t bring you this far to leave you here. Persistence isn’t about perfection, it’s about direction. It’s about showing up when it’s hard, staying steady when it’s dry, and trusting that God is doing more behind the scenes than you can see.
Reflection Question:
Where have you been tempted to quit, and what would it look like to trust God with one more step forward?
