Hebrews 10:36 (New International Version)
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will
of God, you will receive what he has promised.
For eight years the struggling young writer wrote
incredible numbers of short stories and articles for publication, and for eight
long years they were rejected. Fortunately, he didn't give up, and for that
he--and America--will always be grateful.
On one occasion... an editor wrote an encouraging note on
a rejection slip. It simply said, "Nice try." I think you'll agree
that most of us would not rate that little comment very high on the
encouragement list, but it literally brought tears to the young writer's eyes.
He was given new hope... he simply would not give up.
Finally after many years of effort, he wrote what has
deeply affected the entire world and helped him to become one of the most
influential writers of the '70s. I'm speaking of Alex Haley and his book
ROOTS...
If you have a dream and really believe you have some
ability that can be expressed, pursue that dream. Don't give up. God will give
the strength to pursue your goal.
Dear Lord we pray for the strength to keep pressing
forward even when all seems like a lost cause. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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