Persevere

Perseverence means
1. Succeeding because you are determined to - not because you are entitled to.
2. Understanding that this life is not one long race - but many short races in succession.

In order to reach your destiny and fulfill your vision, perseverence is key. The ability to outlast problems; disappointments; discouragements; and even disillusionment. Perseverence is needed to win the prize.

The story has been told of the Sales Executive who met with over 2,000 of his sales associates and asked them the question, "Did the Wright Brothers quit?" "No!" They shouted. "Did Charles Lindberg quit?" "No!" They responded with excitement. "Did Lance Armstrong quit?" "No!" They stood up and screamed. "Did Felix McCarver quit?"

There was a long, confused and cautious silence. Then a salesperson shouted, "Who in the world is Felix McCarver? Nobody has ever heard of him." The Sales Executive shouted back..."Of course you haven't...that's because he quit!"

The Scriptures says, "We will reap a harvest, in due season, if we do not give up."