This is a guest sermon I gave at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church yesterday, discussing the importance of perseverance in writing and in other aspects of my life. Even if you’re not religious, I hope you’ll listen to this message and that it touches a base with and inspires you. Perseverance is vital to life, and for me, praying to God has helped me to keep persevering.
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Andrew McDowell 
🙏🏼❤️ Thank you for this gentle reminder!
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Perseverance is vital to life, Andrew, you’re right. Especially to a writer’s life.
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You’re so well spoken, Andrew! Loved how you shared James 1: 1-4 to lead us into your journey. Well done, my friend! Stay strong, keep persevering, and all the best! Cheers!
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Thank you, Sharon. Cheers to you as well!
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Wonderful, Andrew. I am glad prayer gives you the ability to persevere. That is a great thing and you are very blessed.
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If writing is not a daily exercise in perseverance, I do not what else is to me! Thank you for sharing this heartening and soulfelt message!
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Great message and personal testimony, Andrew! Inspired and sharing…
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Hi Andrew,
Thanks for sharing this.
Ben
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Thank you for sharing your feelings here, Andrew, and addressing the depth of strength needed to perservere. When I was in my early twenties I was very aware how my peers were advancing in their lives and I was stuck – no friends, no job, after dropping out of a degree course in science. I tried to get back to art, but it took me until my 30s for that to be the right time. I didn’t fall in love until I was 24, but that love has lasted for more than 30 years now. Writing was never part of the plan back then, but I eventually came into that too. So perserverence is everything, and yes, writing has given me more lessons to learn in that regard. I’m sharing this with you because I needed someone to share their story with me back then! Good going, Andrew :>)
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You’re welcome, Lynne, and thank you for sharing your story.
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It does take faith to persevere.
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The story of Joseph has really resonated with me as well. I listened to a long series on the radio about the story over many weeks of time in a particular rigorous season of my life.
And that Bible quote typo…😂 Reminds me of something from one of my favorite television shows (The Vicar of Dibley). Highly recommend the show. You can get the season from Walmart online for around $30 I think, give or take. (Or there are clips on YouTube).
Take care and God bless.
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Thanks.
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What a wonderful sermon !
Your illustrations of personal perseverance and the scriptural references were all quite moving.
My favorite part was your closing: “If you’re feeling low – take courage + pray. God can help you persevere.” It’s a lesson I think we all could use.
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Well done, Andrew!
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Such a meaningful & inspiring sermon! Thank you for sharing. I needed this today.
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