Episode notes: Persistence is faithful endurance and the determination to keep going despite obstacles. Be persistent even when it’s hard.  Remain faithful, committed, and devoted even when suffering something painful and difficult. That will produce spiritual growth and hope. Enduring challenges strengthen us and draw us closer to GOD. Be persistent in prayer.  Pray continually, never give up, and trust in GOD’S timing and faithfulness.  Be persistent in doing what is right (including acts of kindness) even when discouraged. Persistent faith, prayer, and action lead to blessings & spiritual maturity! 

James 1:2-4 - Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray without ceasing.”

Galatians 6:9 - "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”