In endurance sports, the primary obstacle to overcome is your own pain and exhaustion. Whether cycling, running, or swimming, the goal is to cross the finish line still breathing. Endurance is a virtuous trait, both in sports and in life. Matthew 24:13 states that “the one who endures to the end will be saved.”
When it comes to endurance, simply not quitting is an accomplishment.
So there’s nothing wrong with asking God to give us the strength to endure. It’s a Godly prayer and God is faithful to provide when we ask according to His will. But I often wonder if in our prayers for God to help us endure, we aren’t stopping short of the greater blessing of asking God to change us too.
Let me explain…
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