Don’t get sidetracked from God’s will. Understand that it doesn’t pay to pursue success at the expense of your own significance. Make choices that reflect where God is truly leading you rather than just your personal agenda. Stay connected to God through frequent prayer, asking Him to keep guiding you and helping you stay in His will for your life.

Check your motives. Take time to consider your motives before making decisions. Ask God to give you the strength each day to avoid selfish motives and refuse to compromise holiness. Think about whether or not the choices you’re considering will actually produce the circumstances you desire. Think from a long-term perspective rather than just a short-term view. Recognize that God’s rules are to bless you and save you grief, not to stifle you. Remember that, while your plans may not always work out, God’s good plans for you will work out. Persevere through pain and trust that your circumstances will eventually reflect God’s grace if you make the right choices. Don’t cave into the temptation to pursue more pleasant options when obeying God will bring you pressure. Know that obedience is always worthwhile.

Keep going. Don’t give up when facing challenges; remember that your course is not too difficult, because God is traveling with you. Know that He will never let you down or push you past your limit. Pray for the strength to carry on. Understand that God will provide everything you need to overcome the obstacles you encounter. Remember God’s promises from Scripture and draw strength from them. Concentrate on doing God’s will, no matter what circumstances you must confront. Remember that obedience brings rewards rather than regrets.

Cooperate with God. Stay strong during the tug of war between encouragement and discouragement in your life, remembering that God is on your side. During seasons when it your efforts to follow God’s call are yielding little return or cynics say your efforts are worthwhile, plug on. Remember that God never promised it would be easy, but He did promise to be with you through it. Stay on course during hard times as well as good times. Keep pursuing God’s will even when it conflicts with other people’s wills. Keep on living faithfully, trusting that your consistent obedience will eventually lead to the significant life God wants for you. Ask God for the strength you need each day to endure whatever you need to endure to see His vision for your life become a reality.