Meditation of the Week: Perseverance
Perseverance, essential to life, means we don’t give up. We don’t stop. We keep placing one foot in front of another. We finish the race laid before us. We continue the journey – even when you face difficult and seemingly insurmountable challenges. The Bible tells us to “not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9).
“In the middle of the pain there is some hidden gift. I, more and more in my life, have discovered that the gifts of life are often hidden in the places that hurt most.”
~ Henri Nouwen and Soul Care by Wil Hernandez
Perseverance finds its greatest effect in the crucibles of life when God allows and perhaps organizes such challenges to refine, shape, and polish us for His glory. Persevere! And remember the promise found in James 1:25, “the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.”
SOAR Tang Soo Do 
Dear CH Calvert, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the classes you have been teaching this week. They have had a significant impact on both my son, Calvin, and me. It’s heartwarming to see how much he has grown and developed in just a few short weeks. Calvin looks forward to each class, and I can see how engaged he is with the material you present. The way you connect with the students and foster a positive learning environment is truly commendable. His favorite part of the class is the meditation session at the end, which he finds both calming and enriching. It’s wonderful to witness how much he enjoys this practice and how it’s helping him develop mindfulness. Thank you for your dedication and for making such a difference in the lives of your students. We truly appreciate your efforts and the special time you invest in their growth.
CH Jonathan Render
1-40th BN