It is written on my heart for the ones needing a keepsake, remembering His will. Believers are overcoming. This truth sets His children free of what the world offers.

𝙄𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 (ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)

Persistent: Firm in the course of action.

To apply - determine - commit - patience - steadfastness - grinding away - diligence - endurance.

In Hebrew, persistence is— הַתְמָדָה

It sounds like “hatmadah” (haht-mah-DAH)

𝙎𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙩, 𝙞𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙂𝙊𝙊𝘿!

“Continue to ask, and God will give to you. Continue to search, and you will find. Continue to knock, and the door will open for you.” Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬ ‭

Our gate into the Kingdom is never earned but always given.

We sometimes ask why the benefits come all too slowly—without immediate answers to prayer, waiting to hear God’s voice and movement, receiving His promises, and fulfilling our calling.

We live in a challenged territory with indirect and direct opposition. It was the same as we see in ancient days. The same circumstances took place then as nowadays.

God’s people then and now must patiently serve His purpose and endure resistance. It is important to understand the nature of the battles, being a citizen of God’s Kingdom.

We read insight from the Bible, and it’s unimaginable to think of living without the Holy Spirit leading us. We have the gift of Christ in us, and our King is nurturing us. There are still days it’s mind-blowing to me.

We are not to be impatient, entitled seekers in His Kingdom. Don’t give up. Unfortunately, too many do. The world is full of Christians that have given up on experiencing its fullness. God is cultivating mature, patient followers with an eternal mindset. This takes persistence; it takes hatmadah!

The creation and plan of God’s Kingdom is the calling in His particular way just for you! He rewards those who can overcome through Him and His resources; ultimately, God will write it on your heart. ❤️

Kingdom treasures are given to those who see far and long across the landscape. Trust, obedience, discipline, and allegiance will blossom to turn to His glory, supplies your joy, and the beautiful GOOD life planned on your behalf.

We can learn this through numerous examples in The Word. We will read or hear of someone that endured enormous obstacles with fearful odds, and we see the will of their faith. The example I always think of is Joni Eareckson Tada. She “learned” to keep overcoming through Christ-loving and endurance through Him. In Biblical times, too many to name, and of course, Jesus was on top of the group. Job is a name for itself with extreme sorrow and pain—Jeremiah’s perseverance to preach and teach God’s revelations to a faithless nation.

We can persist. We are image-bearers! Doors will open. Prayers are answered for the tireless.

God is always writing a GOOD story for us all.