Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord” 1 Corinthians 15:58.
When God tells us to stand firm, it is because with every opportunity comes choices. One translation of the above verse says, let nothing move you. I am not sure that you have noticed, but all spiritual concepts must be an act of will or determination. They are not up for debate, nor are they determined by how you feel. For example, forgiveness is a choice. If you wait till you feel like it, well, your death might come first. I wish I had some magic formula to help people firmly resolve to make up one’s mind, but there is not. All I know is that somehow, you have to decide to reject all the excuses, laziness, and idleness and kick into obedience. When I focus on the fact that God is presenting me with an opportunity rather than concentrating on any inconvenience, it motivates me. We all need to put a mute button on our over-active sentiment. Faith comes by hearing, so stop talking yourself out of things and become the doer.
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