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Tenacity in Action

I’ve heard the word “tenacious” a number of times in my lifetime but I don’t think I have ever truly delved (I promise this is not AI-generated 😂) into what that word entails. 

Recently, I was in a Bible Class and the teacher talked about “tenacity”. After that teaching, something dangerous was ignited in me and I would like to share it with y'all too. (I know, I'm very generous😌)

To be tenacious means to be dogged or better still unwilling to yield or give up. A tenacious person to me is like a crazy person who despite all odds still goes for something. A tenacious person will say “regardless”, “even though”, “upon still”.
I will explain this in a religious format because that’s how best I know how to explain it. The Bible says “Ask and it shall be given unto you". When you ask and it’s not given, tenacity is not stopping there, it is seeking, you seek. When you seek and you don’t find, that's a clear indication that there’s an obstruction, a door, so you knock and it will be opened unto you. If it doesn't want to open, you knock it down!😤 That is tenacity!

In one of my blog posts I talked about holding onto a scripture when you are anxious. Well, being tenacious will be of great help because you’re saying “Since the scriptures says it, then it is so”. 
It might not look like it, heck it might not even feel like it but “the scriptures have said it and I strongly believe it is so”, tenacity!

As humans, we get discouraged at setbacks but tenacity is you trying over and over again until you strike gold. Remember even a dead clock is right twice in a day so no matter how hopeless it is, if you keep trying you will get it, eventually. Even if you don’t, tenacity is that you keep showing up and you never give up.

Therefore my dear reader, be tenacious. It’s not that difficult, and sometimes it truly is that difficult. But tenacity is you being defiant and unyielding. It strengthens your mindset and you'll be assured that if everything crumbles today, you’ll wake up tomorrow and have the courage to build again.

I hope this inspired you in some sort of way. If it did, share across boards so you’ll impact another life❤️. 
See you at the next read my lovelies!💋🤸🏼‍♀️

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  1. Awwn, this is a really good read ... nice one baby girl

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  2. Thanks for this wonderful piece, more grace dear

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  3. Good job dear,
    Whenever I hold on to a verse and it looks like it is not coming to pass,I keep on reminding God that it is his word and his word cannot go void

    It helps me have peace of mind when storms are raging.
    Thanks dear 💕

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  4. This is amazing and I'm thoroughly blessed. Thank you

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