You Can't Get Strong Without Endurance

One of the hallmarks of strength training is endurance. When you are lifting weights, the object is to build strength in that muscle. As you crank out sets, the muscle gets stronger through endurance, which is being able to withstand intense pressure for a period of time. If you are looking to get seriously strong, you tax your body with strenuous strength training so you can reap the benefits. Life works the same way because every trial & tribulation you go through produces endurance, which in turn causes you to become stronger even though it may seem like the trial is never-ending. Life wasn't intended to have ups & downs but since Adam & Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, sin entered the world and that's why there's so much drama in the world today. From a Christian standpoint, God gives each person their individual assignments to complete, each comes with a definite time period. Some people have shorter assignments, others have longer assignments but ultimately, God's people have a divine assignment. There are times where God's people pray against a situation because they don't want to go through the fire (I count myself here) but when they come out, they are more refined than ever because the fire burns away impurities. God will not put anymore on people than they can bear but at the same time he's trying to teach patience. I'm the first to tell people that patience IS NOT a virtue for me. I want what I want, when I want it *shrug* I'm a continual work in progress in that arena. When God sees fit to release you from the assignment, he will. Until then, stay the course and keep fighting. Every time I've prayed against a divine situation (ordered by God), it prolongs the assignment so I'm continually learning to stay focused in the heat of battle. This blog reminds me of the adage "Patience Is A Virtue". Yes, patience is a virtue if you are trying to learn an important character trait but I think impatience can be healthy also. Impatience is a virtue if you're not willing to settle. It gives you the drive to keep going until you see your desire(s) manifested. I used to dislike impatience but I've grown to embrace it especially if it will keep me focused.