Did you know that the desire for a good, calm life has been built into us by God? Sometimes that desire seems easier to reach when we cope with temporary pleasures. What do we do when we are tired, traumatized, and feel like we're done with life? Listen to this episode of Take Heart as Carrie speaks to the small ways we persevere with Jesus instead of trying to fill that need ourselves and what the big picture looks like with God in the center. January 10, 2023; Ep. 110Show Links:Resilient by John EldredgeDon’t Lose Heart by Steven Curtis ChapmanMercy Me’s Album Always Only JesusScripture mentioned: II Corinthians 4Show Takeaways: [3:41] What does it mean to persevere?[8:18] Learn about small choices you can make in your ‘unconverted places’ to give us perseverance when you need it most.[9:06] Speaking truth to our hearts daily.If you enjoyed our podcast, please...Subscribe to our newsletter on the Take Heart WebsiteGet our free resource on finding Gratitude, Peace, and HopeReview and like us on Apple Podcasts Share us with others from wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on Instagram @takeheartspecialmomsFind Amy at www.amyjbrown.com/  or on Instagram @amyjbrown_writerFind Carrie at www.carriemholt.com or on Instagram @carriemholtFind Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclimeSupport the show