1. Focus on the example of those who’ve gone before

Recognize and be inspired by their powerful, courageous and God-honoring lives because, no matter what they faced, they remained faithful to God to the very end.

2. Let the struggle make you strong

Everything that hinders

Hinders – Greek: ankos – “weight” “burden” “encumbrance”

The sin that so easily entangles

What’s the one sin in your life that negates or contradicts your faith more than anything else?

3. Run with perseverance because it’s always too soon to quit

with perseverance let us run the race marked out for us

4. Keep your eyes on Jesus

God is still God, and we can trust Him.