Do you know who invented the light bulb? Thomas Edison. Do you know what else he discovered? Perseverance. He simply refused to give up. At least 6 other men had tried, failed, and given up on the light bulb. But Edison learned the importance of hard work, determination and a “can do” attitude, 6000 that’s how many different plants fibers he tried in the hopes of finding one that would work for the filament of the light bulb. He finally found that a carbonized cotton thread glowed a soft orange when voltage was applied to it. After this, it still took Edison over 2,000 attempts to light his bulb successfully. When asked what kept him going after so many failures, he replied, “Those weren’t failures. I discovered 2,000 ways that didn’t work.” Each try brought him closer to his dream.
The Apostle Paul certainly understood challenges and discouragement. In 2 Corinthians Chapter 11 he relates some of what he went through in his travels, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. “Five times I received 39 lashes…Three times I was beaten with rods… Stoned once… Shipwrecked three times… Spent a night and a day clinging to life in the sea” And the list goes on. And yet this same Paul wrote in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.”
Are you discouraged? Down? Filled with confusion? Or maybe doubt? Do you wonder if God is listening? He is. And even though you can’t see or feel it yet… He is at work in your life. Never, ever give up on God. Keep moving forward. Do not lose heart. Keep looking up. Your miracle is, quite possibly, just a prayer away.
Source: AACC
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I have been to Thomas Edison's lab in Ft. Myers. He seemed to be a very simple man... no frills... just someone with great passion and loved to work. Henry Ford lived next door to him. Thomas Edison had 1063 patents. A man of great perseverance indeed. I like your blog.
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