Remaining steadfast in purpose.
Theme: Strength to endure trials and continue walking in calling.
Chapter (7) Calling, Destiny, and Spiritual Gifts
Bible Verses:
- Hebrews 12:1–2
1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
- James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
- Romans 5:3–5
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16–18
16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
- Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
- Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
- 1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
- Psalms 31:24
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
- Revelation 2:10
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Confessions & Declarations:
- “I persevere through every challenge, strengthened by God’s power.”
- “My calling and destiny are secure in Christ, and I remain faithful.”
Reflection / Meditation:
Reflect on trials and challenges. Declare steadfastness, patience, and God’s sustaining grace.