My Shortest Post Ever – 2 Words to Help You Today Scott Pauley

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This is the time of year when so many people become sluggish. Schedules are hectic. The newness of the new year has worn off and the freshness of spring has not yet arrived. Weather is wearying. Illness is rampant. Christmas vacation has long since vanished and summer vacation seems far in the distance.

For all of you who have such thoughts and feelings (like we all do at times!) I share two simple words:

PRESS ON.

That’s it. Sometimes the greatest thing you do is simply put one foot in front of another. Be faithful. As the old retired marine in our church used to say, “Stay at your post of duty.”

PRESS ON.

God has His eye on you. His ear is open to your prayer. His hand is upon you. His arm is strong to carry you through. His thoughts are toward you. His heart is to “give you an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11).

God is not finished and neither are you. Don’t quit before the breakthrough! Seasons come and go. This too shall pass.

PRESS ON.

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11 Comments

  1. NATE POFF on February 21, 2018 at 9:16 AM

    I needed this today, brother Pauley. Thanks be to God Almighty! Love you, my brother.

    Reply
  2. Bill Brogan on February 21, 2018 at 9:42 AM

    Thanks my brother we need to just keep telling ourselves press n for we’re almost home

    Reply
  3. Pastor Gary Ledford on February 21, 2018 at 10:50 AM

    Bro. Pauley,

    That is our church theme for this year. You are right to encourage others to Press On.

    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Scott Pauley on February 21, 2018 at 2:50 PM

      A great church theme! God bless you all.

      Reply
  4. Tammy Mann Skaggs on February 21, 2018 at 10:33 PM

    Scott that encourages my heart. Thank you

    Reply
  5. vanlalhruaia on February 22, 2018 at 3:44 AM

    Amen

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  6. Pretisia on February 22, 2018 at 8:33 AM

    this post truly bless my heart..

    Reply
  7. Connie Schweinshaupt on February 24, 2018 at 8:12 PM

    Encouraging, thank you!

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    • Scott Pauley on February 27, 2018 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks for taking time to read our posts!

      Reply

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