Let's Do This!

We all know we have to work hard to achieve our goals. Yet, someone, something, somewhere always stands in the way. One step ahead, one point ahead, one goal reached... and trouble catches up. And so you hustle and work some more to gain a lead. Then, neck and neck again. The leading again.

Does this sound familiar? Long story short, my sister-in-law's favorite hockey team is the Las Vegas' Golden Knights. And if you missed Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals last night, this was the story of all 3 periods of the game. Vegas the whole way, as they ultimately won. But every time they had a lead, the Washington came right back on point.

Throughout the game, she and I exchanged a number of texts. At one point between the excitement and frustration of the goals, she replied that "my Vegas boys don't give up!". And if you've watched them at all this, their inaugural season in the NHL, that attitude they possess happens to be very true.

It's a hard attitude to maintain. You start strong, get discouraged. Press on, get more discouraged.
Keep pressing. More. Go. More.

A pastor friend shared a post on social media; a picture from John Wesley's diary. Morning and evening services, kicked out and asked not to return. For the first three weeks in the month of May. The evening service of that third week, he preached on the street and was kicked off the street. On the fourth week, he preached in a meadow, where he was run off when someone let the bull loose during service!

On the first Sunday in June, he preached at the edge of town and was kicked off the highway. But then that evening, he preached in a pasture... and 10,000 came to hear him.

Is there not power in perseverance? And is God not a rewarder of those who continue press on in pursuit of the calling that He has placed on their lives? About the time you're ready to call it quits, is about the time you need to take one more step. Complete one more play. Take one more shot at the goal.

On this #associatePastorTuesday, pray for those struggle with the energy, stamina and wherewithal to continue to press on and move forward. May God energize their body, unlock their mind and quicken their soul. Pray for a spirit of refreshing, revival and renewal to come over them. Pray that God would them perspective and wisdom regarding the battles and problems that challenge them and wear them down. May there be fresh and creative approach that comes forth, as they trust God and continue to advance in the face of obstacles.

Over-comers.
No matter who or what stands in the way.
For the glory of God.

- PNC