Press Forward
From the standpoint of personal fitness, my hunting partner, Dan Marshall, has always been far more disciplined than I am. He and his wife Jackie have climbed Mount Marathon hundreds of times and competed many times in the race. But beyond fitness, Dan is an excellent hunter because of his tenacity- his willingness to push forward in extreme conditions with a positive attitude. My old football coach used to say (and mean it), "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
This single character trait- tenacity- is embraced by virtually every person who is determined to follow Christ. We see it in the original disciples, we see it throughout church history, and we see it in the men and women today who are making a difference in the world. How would you rate yourself?
Do you press forward through difficulty with a positive attitude? You CAN. More than that- you SHOULD! Check your attitude. CHOOSE to be joyful. CHOOSE to be thankful. CHOOSE to take a deep breath and smile and press forward. Live this way, and you will be blessed! -Pastor Brad
Written on November 2, 2026
Posted in Daily Devotions