#persevere

[dk-thrive]

I think you have to hope, and hope in this sense is not a prize or a gift, but something you earn through study, through resisting the ease of despair, and through digging tunnels, cutting windows, opening doors, or finding the people who do these things.

— Rebecca Solnit, Hope In The Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities (Haymarket Books, 2004)

[mothmonarch]

[blabbershere]

You will either be the villain in someone else's story for standing up for yourself — or a fool in yours if you don't. Pick your poison.

— Samira Vivette

[alwaysrememberjesus]

Keep Going

[charlidrawz]

Sonic Saturday.

I won't respond to every message. I won't always have the perfect response planned for every submission...

That doesn't mean your voice isn't heard.

I believe that better days are coming- somehow, someway, someday-

"Every world has its end.

I know that's kinda sad, but...

That's why we gotta live life to the fullest in the time we have.

At least, that's what I figure."

We're gonna get through this.

To everyone who's sent me a message, is struggling, or just feels alone right now...

I believe in you. I believe in us. This isn't gonna keep you down, I know ya'll are stronger than you think.

If The World Chooses To Become Our Enemy, We Will Fight Like We Always Have.

Your perseverance is admirable. Your strength to withstand the worst of our nightmares is uncanny.

For those of us who struggle to find ways to help make a change, I hope you know... you're seen.

You inspire us.

Keep the spark alive in yourselves... we see it. we're cheering you on.

Not lookin' back

Not givin' up

Not letting go

We'll keep on running.

[momentsbeforemass]

Prayer isn’t a performance

(for someone who’s struggling in prayer)

One of the promises you make at Ordination is to pray the Divine Office. Morning prayer and evening prayer. Every day.

If you’ve tried to do it, you know that some days are easier than others. Some days it just flows. Other times, not so much.

There are distractions. Intrusive thoughts. All kinds of things can turn quiet time with God into anything but.

The best part? Even when it’s not easy, or even particularly coherent, God is listening, taking it all in. None of it is ever lost or unheard.

Just as important? What God is not doing.

God’s not evaluating our prayers, figuring out whether they’re worth His time. God doesn’t grade our prayers. God has never said to anyone after prayer,

“That was a mess. Truly one of your worst. You were all over the map. Half the time, you were distracted.

When you weren’t, it was all about you. And all the stuff you’ve got going on.

Really, it doesn’t even deserve a response.

But, because I’m Me, I’ll meet you halfway. I’ll give you 50% of my love, some of my grace, part of what you need.

Next time, pray better.”

God isn’t looking for perfection. Because prayer isn’t a performance.

Prayer is all about talking with God. Drawing closer to God. Being with God.

What God really wants is for us to persevere in prayer.

Even if we’re distracted. Or if we don’t feel God’s presence right now. For us to keep trying.

Even when it’s not easy. For us to keep coming back to God.

To persevere in prayer. Until our hearts rest in Him.

Until we are able to receive 100% of His love, all of His grace, and everything we need.

Today’s Readings

[unriding]

good morning friends! wishinf you a relaxing and peaceful sunday :] i love you all very dearly heh ^^ 🤍 it has been a struggle to get up ( <- has not gotten up ) but i am sending all of us extra strength …. ( ⸝⸝ ◡̀ ᴗ ◡́)੭ ✧

[karisumawrites]

The choice is ours. Our situation today may not be something we like or hope for, but I believe God is cooking something to shape us to be the person He wants us to be. If only we let the Spirit of God work in us, we'll cultivate love, peace, kindness, and generosity in every facet of our life. - Elle Z. S.

[jade-mythriil]

I never expected anyone to send me art of my character! This is an awesome surprise gift art I got from u/sparkysora on reddit. I can't thank them enough for it!

[espiritogato]

The past is the past.

The things that broke me then no longer has power over me.

[credits-roll]

Translation: https://doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com/2022/12/05/no-2/

[dk-thrive]

Yes, Lord, I am thankful today again for every reminder of how I have outlived my worst imagination. I will walk slowly through the garden of all that could have killed me but didn’t.

— Hanif Abdurraqib, There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension (Random House, March 26, 2024)

[wordsofwisdomandsoul]

[aislingstorm]

“Don’t give up,” “persevere to the end,” “always finish what you start,” “quitters never win,” are all well meaning phrases meant to encourage.

But the truth is, the wisest of souls who find success know that knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing when to persevere.

Be wise, ya’ll. 🫶

[unscramblerer]

Todays Word Of The Day is: Perdure

Perdure originates from the Latin perdurare(to endure). English usage of the word began in the 15th century. Continue to endure over a long period.

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]