Perseverance Is A Path To Contentment
It has taken me a long while to realize this about life, but perseverance is a character trait that I highly prize. I’ve done a lot of things in my life that haven’t worked out the way which I had hoped, so many dreams and business ventures that have come up short. I’ve spent my fair share of time being downcast and deterred.
But I have always been able to rise again, by the grace of God, and keep on keeping on, as they say. Being unwilling to give up , even in the midst of failure, is a trait that has taken me years to acquire. Taking a look around me, it seems like perseverance is a personality trait that is greatly scarce in modern society.
In our current economy, it’s so easy to become discouraged, to give up and not strive for anything better in life. But giving up can only lead to failure. I have already failed such a number of times, it doesn’t frighten me anymore to dream big and to then watch my dreams crumble. I know that I am able to get back up and find something new to pour my effort into.
That’s the reason why I think that perseverance is a path to contentment. Without perseverance, not having the courage to keep on trying even in the midst of failure, one is always haunted by the notion that they might have done more with their lives. Regret begins to creep in and the wonderings of what if I might have only worked at this or that goal?
As long as I keep trying, I am able to lay my head down on the pillow at night with no regrets. I will wake up in the morning and work hard, not being too concerned when things start to break up, and having the confidence that even if everything crumbles, I’ll get right back up again, dust myself off, and start working on something new. Perseverance truly is a road to happiness.
Ben Mester is an author who loves writing on Bible verses about perseverance. If you enjoy reading about perseverance, check out his other Bible verses about hope too.
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