Continue: Navigating Purpose and Faith with Perseverance

This post delves into the intersection of purpose and faith, urging readers to persevere through life's uncertainties and doubts. Through personal introspection and scriptural wisdom, we explore the common struggles of questioning our purpose and doubting our path. Drawing inspiration from Jesus's moments of vulnerability, we reflect on the courage it takes to continue pursuing our purpose while staying rooted in faith. Join us in embracing the weekly challenge to confront fears and uncertainties, trusting in God's guidance to illuminate our journey of purpose and faith.

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As I trudged through the bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria, the weight of uncertainty hung heavy in the air around me. Clutching my shopping bag with supplies for my office, I couldn’t shake the nagging questions that echoed in my mind. “Am I truly on the right path?” “Am I truly meant to be a lawyer?” I pondered. The allure of a seemingly easier, less stressful and more certain path than that of a lawyer tugged at my thoughts. Doubts crept in, whispering that perhaps, life would be simpler, and smoother as an executive assistant with familiar tasks and manageable responsibilities. 

In the midst of the vibrant colors and sounds of Lagos, the internal struggle to find the right career trajectory gnawed at me relentlessly. Yet, a gentle reminder echoed through my thoughts-

“Continue.”.

The Holy Spirit’s quiet insistence cut through the noise of doubt, urging me to press on, to trust God in the journey laid out before me. It was a moment of clarity amidst the chaos, a beacon of reassurance amid uncertainty. I realized that moments of doubt and questioning are not signs of weakness, but rather opportunities for growth and reaffirmation and just as Jesus faced his own moment of uncertainty in the Garden of Gethsemane, I too grappled with the weight of direction in my life.

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Jesus, in the garden of Gethsemane

These words uttered in a moment of anguish and turmoil, speak to the essence of perseverance in the face of adversity. Jesus, fully aware of the challenges and suffering that lay ahead, does not shrink from his divine purpose. Instead, he humbly submits to the will of God, His Father, surrendering his own desires for the greater good.

This prayer is significant because it not only acknowledges Jesus’s humanity and vulnerability but also His unwavering commitment to God’s plan. Despite the overwhelming weight of His task, Jesus chose to continue on the path set before Him, trusting in God’s purpose to guide His every step.

Jesus exemplifies the essence of perseverance- the courage to endure hardship and uncertainty, the strength to carry on in the face of adversity and the unwavering faith to trust in God’s plan, even when it leads down a difficult and challenging road.

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Deep down, I knew that taking the easy way out would only lead to regret and missed opportunities. I couldn’t ignore the sense of purpose that led me to pursue a career in law, nor could I deny the passion that burned within me whenever I found solutions to a legal issue. Despite the doubts that threatened to overwhelm me, I knew that I had to stay true to myself and continue on the path that I had chosen, after all, it is in the face of adversity that we discover our true strength.

As we navigate our journey of purpose and faith, find inspiration and strength in Jesus’s example, knowing that we too can persevere through the trials and tribulations of life, trusting in God's guidance that lights our way.

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Weekly challenge

As you reflect on your moments of doubt and uncertainty, I invite you to join me in this week’s challenge.

This week, when you consider the areas of your life where you may be tempted to retreat from difficulty, take the easy way out, or abandon your chosen path, whether in your career, relationships or personal pursuits,

Take a slow, deep breath, and remind yourself of God’s promise in 2 Corinthians 12:9:

Continue- commit to continuing on the path that God has set before you, recalling the words of Jesus in Matthew 26:29-

“Father, I do not ask you to do what I want. Do what you want to do.”

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How have you grappled with daunting decisions or unclear paths? What strategies have you used to persevere in the face of challenges?

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Let’s support one another as we embrace the call to ‘Continue’ in the twists and turns of life’s journey.

I look forward to reading your thoughts and insights in the comments section below.

Join us next Sunday!


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Photo credit: Microsoft AI image generator

Matthew 26- Easy English Bible

2 Corinthians 12- Easy English Bible

Comments

  1. EmmanuelMay 5, 2024 at 2:59 AM

    Now I know that even Jesus at some point doubted his own strength but relied on his father
    (God’s) will. If I ever feel like down, I will entrust myself to God’s will

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