H. Persevering

Keep following Jesus Christ’s teaching

[Jesus:]  If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples.   John 8:31b CEV

Keep reading God’s word

He is to keep this book [of God’s teachings] near him and read from it all his life …   Deuteronomy 17:19a GNT

Live by the Holy Spirit

… live according to the Spirit, and not according to human nature.   Romans 8:4 GNT

We are to live by the Holy Spirit, who God has given us. This involves: focussing on what the Spirit wants; paying attention to his promptings; and relying on his power.

Trust in God during hard times

[David, to God:]  When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life. 14But I trust in you, O Lord! I declare, “You are my God!” 15You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.   Psalms 31:13b-15 NET