Keeping Our Eyes On the Prize

Helen Keller said, "Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and

you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” 

We all have things to overcome in life, whether it be trials or maybe even our own weaknesses. We have times when we feel successful, then there are other times when we stumble and fall. Falling is a part of life and it happens. But when it does, instead of beating ourselves up over our mistakes and letting hopelessness descend upon us, we need to recognize them, make amends within ourselves, and then start again. Falling doesn't mean we forget the progress we have made, it just means we need to be a little stronger the next time. When we fully lean on the Lord, He will give us that strength.

With all the things I have personally experienced in my life and how far God has brought me, giving up is not an option. If I did that, I would let down my Savior and myself. As long as I keep going, I am able to find joy in every weakness I overcome.
I pray that we can all persevere, keeping our eyes on the heavenly prize that is ours when we succeed.
And we will:-)