Persevere!

December 12, 2005 by Melody Laila  
Filed under Columnists, Melody Laila

A while ago a young boy, who had attended a retreat I preached, approached me and said, “I know what your favorite word is!”

“And what would that be?” I asked him, smiling in my head at this boy who seemed so confidant.

“Persevere”

He was right! ‘Persevere’ would definitely be on my list of favorite words, if indeed such a list existed.

The reason is simple - I myself have had many troubles walking the Christian walk. Many times I have labeled myself a failure. But through God’s mercy & grace, I have been able to persevere and try once again.

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