DETERMINATION
Beloved congregation,
Today, I bring before you a message of resilience and unwavering faith, a sermon I have fittingly titled "Determination!" "Closed doors test faith; persist with excellence and determination. Live by faith, and you'll witness remarkable transformations in your world."
Life is a journey often marked by closed doors – obstacles that seem to stand in the way of our dreams and aspirations. These moments are not merely setbacks; they are divine tests of our faith. How we respond to these closed doors says much about our belief in God's plan for our lives.
Remember, the Scriptures tell us in James 1:3, “The testing of your faith produces perseverance.” When faced with a closed door, it is easy to give up, to become disheartened, or to question our path. But God calls us to a different response – a response of determination and excellence. He wants us to keep moving forward, not in our strength, but in the strength that He provides.
Living with determination means to persist in the face of adversity, to continue being your best even when the results aren't immediately visible. It's about maintaining a spirit of excellence in everything we do, as if we're doing it for the Lord Himself. And most importantly, it's about anchoring our actions in faith – faith that believes in God’s goodness, His timing, and His perfect will.
When we live by faith, with determination and excellence, we start to see the world around us change. Closed doors begin to open, not because the obstacles have moved, but because our perspective has shifted. We start to see opportunities where we once saw barriers. We begin to perceive God’s hand at work, molding our journey, and aligning the path to His purpose for our lives.
In conclusion, let us embrace determination as our mantle. Let us move forward with faith, knowing that each step we take is guided by the Divine. The closed doors we encounter are not the end of our story; they are merely the backdrop against which God will display His power and glory in our lives.
Keep pressing on, for your determination, rooted in faith, will lead to astounding transformations.
Amen.