Build Endurance
“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings,
knowing that suffering produces endurance,
and endurance produces character,
and character produces hope,
and hope does not put us to shame,
because God’s love has been poured into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”
Romans 5:3-5
Explanation:
Endurance helps us discover the secret of contentment, which is the ability to find hope in any situation. It is tempting to outsource the growth process, to take the easiest route, but the advancement never lasts. Stop waiting for enough confidence or motivation to take action, motivation comes from action.
We must do the uncomfortable work by showing up and putting in the reps, building the habits and developing discipline. This is how we are reminded that just because something is difficult doesn’t mean we are doing it wrong. Instead, it’s an opportunity to endure, build character and rediscover hope.
In order to build endurance, we are going to:
Get outside __________.
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our house.
our routine.
our fears.
our head.
our circumstances.
our control.
The Symbol:
The Bar-tailed Godwit is a bird that can fly for 9 days without sleep and nothing to eat. It migrates from Alaska to New Zealand and holds the record for the largest non-stop flight of any bird — flying for over 6,835 miles at one time! We can look to the Bar-tailed Godwit for inspiration on building endurance as moms, friends and leaders in every area of our lives.