I wasn’t expecting to post my ‘Word for the Month’ on Social Media this month. I’d thought I’d be using a new means of communication. But that’s taking far longer to set up than I’d anticipated; partly because it’s not included in my scheduled work, and partly, because learning something new about technology, isn’t one of my gifts!
So, in short. It’s been an uphill struggle.
I’m getting there, slowly, so perhaps this will be sent out in its new format next month. If it doesn’t, I’ve learned to be kind to myself. To accept my various limitations and to go at my own pace.
But I refuse to give up.
I’ve been advised it’s important to do this “new thing”, but I do actually believe it will be a “good” thing too 🙂
In context, the scripture teaches us to ‘throw off’ anything that holds us back from persevering in our life of faith (v. 1-b); that may be an ungodly habit or character trait, apathy, or being too quick to give up on what we’re called, impassioned or gifted to be and do.
So, whatever you’re facing this month, whether learning how to fulfil a new task, role or job, whether you’re looking to drop a bad habit, begin a new one, or whatever it may be – Don’t give up.
If you know that you know it’s the right thing to do – and the right thing for you : Persevere.
Life isn’t a sprint, as a pastor friend wisely advises us; it’s a marathon.
So whatever you’re feeling up against, keep going, one step, one day at a time.
And if I can pray for you in that, do let me know….