Perseverance, Character and Hope

Scripture: Romans 5: [4] perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Observation: The first is perseverance which I lack. It’s too easy to give up or get distracted about other things. The thing before perseverance was suffering for me which leads to self pity. That is my nature, it takes the filling of the Holy Spirit to make me anything that God can use. Next is character which is only really shown when no one can see. The man I am behind closed doors, not trying to impress anyone. Then hope after I persevere and build character worthy of God.

Application: Take the focus of myself and look ahead to the promise of Christ, persevere. Be the man God wants me to be for Him, no one else. My hope rests in my Lord.

Prayer: Dear Lord guide me this day, be by my side and show me how to live for you.