Perseverance – Not Give Up  - Priorities

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mothers of preschoolers and their supporters

May 2009

Mother Maxim

Never give up. Never give in. – Robert Laidlaw, Christian founder of Farmers Trading Company, NZ.

Mother Moment - Perseverance

Our culture doesn't encourage perseverance. As long as you are enjoying what you are doing, you are encouraged to keep going, but avoid any difficulties you might be facing. Quit, resign, give in, divorce, get drugged.

What does perseverance look like?

"Perseverance is being purposeful and steadfast. It is sticking to something, staying committed, no matter how long it takes or what obstacles appear to stop you… When you commit to a task, pace yourself, and be persistent, doing it step-by-step." - excerpt from The Virtues Project Educator's Guide by Linda Kavelin Popov.

Think about Noah building the ark for about 100 years with no sign of rain enough to float this huge boat. That is stickability or staying power, a determination to continue, and a persistent diligence.

If we or our children never struggle, we (and they) will miss out on the unique sense of achievement and accomplishment which follows a difficulty.

Stop .. think .. (write).

¬      When have I persevered?

¬      In what situation did I fail to persevere?

¬      What in my life can be used to build perseverance?

Having children shows up the need to know what the Big Picture is for those times when raising a lovely little family becomes difficult and seems to be going `belly up'. Sit down with your husband (or another significant adult in your life) and decide what priorities rule in your life.

¬      Where do we spend the most time?

¬      What can we not `not do'?

¬      What MUST we as a couple / family do?

Knowing our purpose or the Big Picture helps with what we need to keep on doing. The Bible tells us to `throw off everything that hinders" and to fix our eyes of Jesus. (Hebrews 12:1,2)

Never give up. Never give in. And continue to enjoy your days (moments) with your little family.

© 2009 Johanna Whittaker

Mother's Heart

May I never give up – as a mother, wife, friend, or woman. May I find joy in each day.

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