Resolve is not just a spray bottle of cleaning liquid. It is that little thing that can make the biggest difference. Relationships are made or broken because of resolve or the lack of it. A major difference between those who reach their dreams and those who never chase them is resolve. Conflicts, battles, and ultimately wars are won because of men and women who understood the power of resolve.
Consider the following quotes:
My parents had a certain resolve to them that I don't see as so prevalent today. Through good times and bad, they were committed to one another.
-Steve Carell
To make our way, we must have firm resolve, tenacity. We must gear ourselves to work hard all the way. We can never let up.
-Ralph Bunche
Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.
-President George W. Bush
We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, for the people, by the people shall not perish from earth.
-President Abraham Lincoln
One of my favorite people in the Bible is Daniel. His story is one of great resolve. He was a young Hebrew boy who was taken from his people to a foreign land to serve a pagan King. Because of his strong character, he was quickly elevated to serve the King directly. This coveted position earned him the right to eat and drink from the King's table. However, it was against the laws of his people to eat and drink such items. He knew denying the benefits of his coveted position would not resonate well with the King or his people. Yet the Bible records that "Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine ..." (Daniel 1:9) This young man of strong character purposed in his heart that he would not do wrong in the eyes of God. As a result of Daniel's great resolve, the Bible goes on to say that God caused the official to show Daniel favor and great compassion.
Let us all be encouraged to dig deep and muster up the resolve necessary to become the people God made us to be. Let us purpose in our hearts to say yes to our dreams and no to the cheep imitations that rear up their ugly heads along the way. May we be people of character who operate out of conviction. Let us resolve this day that there is no other way to the peace, significance, and security that we long for outside of a resolute life dedicated to the Lord.
Consider the following quotes:
My parents had a certain resolve to them that I don't see as so prevalent today. Through good times and bad, they were committed to one another.
-Steve Carell
To make our way, we must have firm resolve, tenacity. We must gear ourselves to work hard all the way. We can never let up. -Ralph Bunche
Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.
-President George W. Bush
We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, for the people, by the people shall not perish from earth.
-President Abraham Lincoln
One of my favorite people in the Bible is Daniel. His story is one of great resolve. He was a young Hebrew boy who was taken from his people to a foreign land to serve a pagan King. Because of his strong character, he was quickly elevated to serve the King directly. This coveted position earned him the right to eat and drink from the King's table. However, it was against the laws of his people to eat and drink such items. He knew denying the benefits of his coveted position would not resonate well with the King or his people. Yet the Bible records that "Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine ..." (Daniel 1:9) This young man of strong character purposed in his heart that he would not do wrong in the eyes of God. As a result of Daniel's great resolve, the Bible goes on to say that God caused the official to show Daniel favor and great compassion.
Let us all be encouraged to dig deep and muster up the resolve necessary to become the people God made us to be. Let us purpose in our hearts to say yes to our dreams and no to the cheep imitations that rear up their ugly heads along the way. May we be people of character who operate out of conviction. Let us resolve this day that there is no other way to the peace, significance, and security that we long for outside of a resolute life dedicated to the Lord.
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