How do I develop endurance? - Endurance - TouchPoints

Ephesians 6:13Use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm.

God has equipped you with a wide variety of spiritual armor and weapons that can help you endure attacks from the Enemy. Just as a soldier trains in weapons and armor, so you can prepare for spiritual battles through practicing with these gifts from God.

Hebrews 12:2-3We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

You have the example of Jesus to follow as your model for endurance. The next time you are tempted to give up, remember what Jesus endured for you.

Hebrews 12:1-3Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us.

Be persistent about getting rid of sin that drags you down.

Romans 5:3We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to endure.

James 1:2-4Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.

Rejoice and celebrate when you make it through adversity or tests of faith because God is using it to strengthen you.

Habakkuk 2:3But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.

1 Thessalonians 1:3As we talk to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and your continual anticipation of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Maintain an eternal perspective, remembering that in this life you will face many problems, but in the life to come they will all be overcome. This hope gives you endurance to go on.

Romans 15:5May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other—each with the attitude of Christ Jesus toward the other.

2 Corinthians 1:8-9I think you ought to know, dear friends, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and completely overwhelmed, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we learned not to rely on ourselves, but on God who can raise the dead.

Colossians 1:10-11Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and you will continually do good, kind things for others. All the while, you will learn to know God better and better. We also pray that you will be strengthened with his glorious power so that you will have all the patience and endurance you need. May you be filled with joy . . .

2 Thessalonians 3:5May the Lord bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God and the endurance that comes from Christ.

Habakkuk 3:19The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He will make me as surefooted as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains . . .

Endurance originates with God. He is your source of the power and perseverance you need to endure.