– Finding a way to do what is right no matter what obstacles come in the way –
Tenacity is refusing to give up or use excuses no matter how difficult things get. Tenacity is so important to develop because we need a strong mindset to find a way to get thing done rather than letting our circumstances determine what we become. However, there are certain things that are not worth being tenacious about. For example, we need to learn to give up fighting when our parents say “no” to something. Or when we have been given some rules by a coach we shouldn’t keep trying to find a way to break those rules.
When it comes to asking God to be in our lives and lead us, we can never be too tenacious. We can never ask God too much for His help or His wisdom. We should be willing to do everything we can despite the obstacles because God is so faithful to provide for us and teach us what we really need. Choose wisely how you can be tenacious about what matters most!
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Questions
- What is one area you would like to be more tenacious in?
- What are ways you can practice tenacity this week?
- Why is tenacity so difficult?
- What are some ways you have been able to develop tenacity?
- Who in your life has demonstrated tenacity?
- How did they demonstrate it?
- Why is tenacity important?
- Why does God call us to be tenacious?
More Discussion Ideas
Alternate Descriptions
- Finding a way to get things done even when it seems impossible
- Being confident in God every step of the way even if you don’t know where you are going next
Multimedia Resources
Parent Resources
The Discipline of Spiritual Tenacity – A devotional by Oswald Chambers on utmost.org
Tenacity – God’s Love at Work – A devotional by Margaret D. Mitchell on Christianity.com