The apostle Paul compared a person living a godly life to that of an athlete running a race. Like the athlete who must train hard to have physical stamina to finish the race that he is running, the man who wishes to live a life pleasing to God must train hard to have spiritual stamina. He must have perseverance.

• Accept the fact that living a life for God requires perseverance.
• Allow God to strengthen you when you are weary and want to give up.
• View life as a marathon, not as a sprint.
• Believe that God  will help you to persevere.
• Exhibit patience and commitment in your life.
• Remember that God’s schedule for your spiritual growth is often different than your own.
• Trust that God will bring others into your life to give you support and encouragement.