“Persevere Anyway” | Pastor Brandon O. McAfee | February 11, 2026 скачать в хорошем качестве

“Persevere Anyway” | Pastor Brandon O. McAfee | February 11, 2026

Some of us are in year five of a two-week trial. The problem should’ve been over by now, but it's still here. You prayed. You fasted. You stayed faithful. And still, it hasn’t turned around. That’s what Israel faced in Judges 20—they went to battle not once, but twice—and lost both times. Over 40,000 lives gone. And still, God said, “Go again.” Sometimes, perseverance doesn’t feel holy. It feels heavy. But faith is not always about immediate outcomes. It’s about long obedience in the same direction. We win not because we are perfect, but because we don’t give up. Perseverance isn’t about what you feel. It’s about who you trust. When you’re tired, trust. When you’re grieving, trust. When you’ve failed twice and see no reason to try again, trust. Because God promised—fight one more time, and tomorrow, I will give you the victory. That’s not just good news for Israel. That’s a word for us right now. Perseverance doesn’t mean the battle won’t hurt. It means you’re willing to keep showing up even after the pain. You don’t have to be strong. You just have to be faithful. That’s what my big brother Tony Lee always tells me– just be faithful! Victory is on the other side of your next “yes.” Prayer: God, I feel tired. But I trust You. Give me the strength to go again. Help me not to be discouraged by temporary losses, but to believe You are still writing the story. Give me the faith to persevere, one day at a time. In Jesus’ name, Amen. #BrandonOMcAfee #DMVChurch #Baltimorechurch #AMEChurch #PersevereAnyway #FaithThatEndures #MorningImpact