Next Chapter: Living Through Perseverance

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Over the past few weeks, as we have entered into a new season, we’ve been exploring what it means to step into the Next Chapter of God’s calling on our lives and where God is leading us next. Today’s message acknowledges the reality of persevering during a hard next chapter of our life that many are facing. The Apostle Paul explains in Romans 8:18-25 the sure, confident hope of believers in the midst of suffering. All creation, including believers in Christ, is groaning. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us. Pastor Tammy Long shared parallels between Paul’s message of Perseverance and the African American Experience. Lyrics to the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” also parallel Paul’s message of Perseverance. Here are practical ways to persevere: (1) Lament: Bring Your Pain and Suffering to God. (2) Embrace God-Given Distractions in Shifting Your Focus. (3) Lean into Community Support. Move forward with hope and trusting God by applying these practical ways to persevere.