Perseverance.....

Why is perseverance such a cool word? Well I really like it because it builds character in who you are. We all go through tough times in our life. We all go through persecution when we stand up for what we believe in (Jesus for example). The world that we live in today does not follow the truth. It encourages secularism and the ways of the world. It encourages gnarly things.
As believers in Jesus Christ we need to persevere through the temptations of the world. We need to stand up for what we believe and not be ashamed. The world, TV, and your peers may try to influence you to not believe in the Lord. But by keeping your faith, spending time in prayer and going to church, you can persevere through the gnarly attacks against your faith.
In the bibleit says:

"Count it all a joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3

OK, so the bible is telling you to be stoked when you are going through tough times because you are being built into something awesome. God is molding you into the person he wants you to be. He lets us go through these times so we can persevere. He wants you to learn. He is our father. He allows us to go through these times so that we can grow spiritually. Read James chapter 1 verses 1 through 8 sometime.

Perseverance as defined in the dictionary:

1. steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

Peace!

-Caleb