Here are ten quotes on perseverance that are worth pausing to reflect on:
“The Christian journey is akin to a race – a marathon, not a short sprint. The key is not how you start the race, but how you finish it.” Dave Kraft (Leaders Who Last)
“Tests are meant to let us succeed, not fail. Tests display progress.” J. Oswald Sanders (Spiritual Leadership)
“It may be hard, but you have no idea of the fruitfulness of the work you do today.” Nicky Gumbel
“It was at this point that Bilbo stopped. Going on from there was the bravest thing he ever did. The tremendous things that happened afterward were as nothing compared to it. He fought the real battle in the tunnel alone, before he ever saw the vast danger that lay in wait.” JRR Tolkien (The Hobbit)
“Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success” Biz Stone
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.” Helen Keller
“If we work hard enough, hard work will be mistaken for talent, and if we refuse to give up, perseverance will eventually be mistaken for greatness.” Erwin MacManus (The Artisan Soul)
“Peaks are nice, but you don’t see many farms on mountain tops. Why? Because things grow better in valleys. Your time in the valley may not be pleasant, but it’s in the valleys of life that you grow closer to God and stronger in your faith.” Craig Groeschel (Hope in the Dark)
“Changes that seem small and unimportant at first will compound into remarkable results if you are willing to stick with them for years. We all deal with setbacks, but in the long run the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits.” James Clear (Atomic Habits)
“Perseverance does not mean perfection; it means that we keep going. We do not quit when we find that we are not yet mature and there is a long journey still before us.” Eugene Peterson (Long obedience in the same direction)
Which quote stands out to you about perseverance? Do you have a favourite quote you’d like to share? I’d love to hear from you – please do leave a comment with your reflections or questions.
Dan :)
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