Perseverance is key to success

SUCCESS in most endeavours depends largely on patience and perseverance.
Whether it is mastering a new language, learning a trade, or even developing a relationship, most things of value are achieved only through sustained effort.
Success is directly attributable to one thing: hard work!
We talk about talent, we nod to luck, but so often, we ignore the most important things. The hard work and many failures. Going to work early and staying late.
This confirms what the Bible long ago stated: “The hand of the diligent on is the one that will rule.” (Proverbs 12:24) Diligence means that we persevere in our efforts. This is necessary if we want to achieve what we set out to do.
Perseverance has become a rare commodity in modern times. Many people believe that success has more to do with being in the right place at the right time than it does with perseverance.
To persevere means to hold firmly and steadily to some purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles or setbacks! It implies continuing resolutely in the face of adversity, being tenacious, not giving up. The bible highlights the importance of this quality.
For instance, God’s word admonishes us: “Keep on, then seeking first the Kingdom”, “Keep knocking and it will be opened to you”, “persevere in prayer and “hold fast to what is fine.”
Many though, are unprepared for the difficulties and failures they may encounter.
Never having developed the will to persevere, they gave up easily.
“Too many people react to a failure in a self-damaging way.” Yet, the bible encourages us: “Let us not give up in doing what is fine, for in due season we shall reap if we do not tire out.” Galatians 6:9.

Taylor Kabuino,
Goroka, E.H.P.