Strength

I'm watching a tennis match from Wimbledon between Isner and Mahut. The match is the longest in history by every measure, nothing else is even close. It seems like every record is being broken. The fifth set is longer than the longest entire match in Wimbledon history. I have been amazed to see the disciplined endurance of these two athletes. It takes real strength of character to hold it together serve after serve, point after point for almost nine hours. I see no lack of courage in either competitor.

I've watched people fight through life issues that gave me more admiration however. I've tried to help people who have are going through a divorce and can't understand what has happened. I've worked with people who battled depression for years and faced the struggle with courage every day. I've been with people suffering from cancer that is terminal. I was amazed at Marsha both by her strength in dealing with the problems of her illness, but even more so the perseverance of her faith without ever faltering through the same moments.

I love persistence in a QUITTER WORLD. It seems like giving up at the first sign of struggle is pervasive in our society. I don't know what I would do of course in anyone else's life so I'm not judging, but it is inspiring to see determination and perseverance. You know God never gives up on us. Thank God!!!