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Day 1—True North

Sometimes you might feel like the lonely ship tossed about by the waves on the stormy sea. Back and forth you float without direction, looking for any sign of hope. Without a compass, making it to dry land can be impossible.

The same can be said about life. Wandering through without a compass and hoping you fulfill your God-ordained purpose on this earth can be very challenging. Which is why you need a true north—a constant focal point that never changes. There’s only one and His name is Jesus.

God alone can give you the strength and endurance for a flourishing life. When you’re tired, His firm arms will scoop you up and breathe fresh life into those bones. When you’re too battered to take one more step forward, His wellspring of life rises up and fills you once again. When you’re lost and unsure, His wisdom and insight opens the weary eyes and illuminates the journey ahead.

Be assured: there is no other true north, no other source of strength that will sustain you or light that will faithfully guide you. Leave behind the world’s answers to your weariness and embrace your true north. He’s the only sustainable source and your anchor in all circumstances.

If you feel like the tousled ship among the waves today, before you pursue anything else, pursue Jesus. May the Lord direct your heart and His strength carry you through your darkest valley when you just want to give up. 

Over this 7-day reading plan we are going to dive head first into the Bible and discover what God has to say about perseverance and endurance. This is your reminder and boost of encouragement to keep going when the going gets tough. So, come join me and uncover what the Bible says endurance produces and who else in the Bible persevered in the face of adversity.

And remember: eyes on Jesus, friends!