Persistence – Staying in the Story When It’s Hard

Let’s talk about the kind of strength that doesn’t always look shiny or Instagram-worthy… the kind of strength that whispers, “I’m not giving up.”

That’s persistence. And it’s holy.

In Dick Schwartz’s 5 P’s of Self, persistence is that steady, Spirit-rooted commitment to keep going—not because you have to prove something, but because the Creator is still writing your story. In Creator-based® Coaching, we don’t push or pressure. But we do press on. With faith. With love. With courage that sometimes shows up looking like tears and tiny steps forward.

Persistence means staying in the story even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

You may not feel like a warrior, but if you’ve ever kept showing up to your healing, to your faith, to your family, when everything inside of you wanted to quit—you’re already living it.

Let’s be honest: the enemy would love nothing more than for you to throw in the towel. But the Creator? He’s placed something eternal in you. That’s why your spirit keeps whispering, “There’s more.” And that whisper is worth listening to.

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a story about a widow who kept asking a judge for justice. She didn’t give up. And eventually, the judge relented—not because he cared, but because her persistence wore him down. Jesus tells us this story not to make us feel annoying when we pray—but to remind us that God is not like that judge. He loves to respond to the cries of His daughters. But He also honors the heart that keeps coming back, no matter how long it takes.

Creator-based® Coaching encourages women to be lovingly persistent with their own parts. When shame pops up for the 100th time, we don’t slam the door—we get curious. When a pattern resurfaces, we don’t give up—we lead that part back to truth.

Persistence isn’t a grind. It’s a gentle, Spirit-fueled decision to keep walking. Even when you don’t feel brave. Even when you’ve stumbled. Even when you’re tired.

And here’s the truth I want you to hold close today: God is more committed to your healing than you are. So if He hasn’t given up on you—and He never, ever will—you don’t have to give up either.

Keep going, beloved. You’re not just surviving. You’re growing into something sacred.