​​Sharing this God inspired dialogue so that it may encourage you in whatever circumstance you find yourself in.. This is how I persevere: Rejoice

Re-sharing with scriptural references. I keep these verses close by in my Deck of Promises

Rejoice in all circumstances (I Thessalonians 5:16)

Will you?

No matter how things look right now. (I Peter 4-12)

Live by faith not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)

Will you trust me?

So much so that you will consider it pure joy when you face trials of many kinds? (James 1:2)

Will you believe that I still have a plan? (Jeremiah 29:11

Don’t focus on why

I work all things together for those who love the LORD

Is that you?

Will you rejoice in who I AM? (Exodus 3:14)

I AM the God of Abraham

I AM the God of Jacob

I AM the God of Isaac 

You have chosen me and I have chosen you (Titus 2:15, 2 Chronicles 16:9)

See everything as an opportunity to get better.

I need you to persevere so that you can mature.  (James 1:2)

Every day is training day

Every day is an adventure

Find me.  I am here

I will not leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:1, Joshua 1:5, Deut 31:8, Isaiah 42:16, Psalm 9:10)

I am here

Will you seek me?

If you seek me, you will find me! (Matthew 6:22, Deut 4:29)

I will share with you

You have the mind of Christ ( I Corinthians 2:16)

I feel called to community to encourage others and effect change (Philippians 2:3-4, Romans 13:9, Ephesians 3:16-19)

I live my life with bold faith, urgency, and intention.

I am certain that while on this earth God has a plan for my life (Ester 4:14, I John 5:30)

Each person has a unique and special gift to give the world

I will call out their greatness and encourage them

by answering the call on my life

I will help them understand God's purpose and plan for their lives

Life has challenges (I Peter 4:12)

I am an overcomer.  (Philippians 4:13)

The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing (Psalm 23:1)

Rejoice always (I Thessalonians 5:16)