Understanding the Importance of Perseverance Wes Daughenbaugh's definition of perseverance is "love that keeps on obeying.
" He illustrates this in the "Cycle of Success" as the step that comes just before victory and great achievement.
Continuous obedience builds Christ like character.
Perseverance is the key to success, accomplishment, and closeness to God.
"Principles of Perseverance" offers guidance in "What to do instead of giving up.
"Each chapter of the book Daughenbaugh includes a different tactic or technique of perseverance.
As I read through these chapters I began to recognize areas in my life that were robbing me of spiritual strength and achievement.
I recognized the importance of setting aside a time in the morning for prayer, and of the rewards that come with praying through.
The many pen and ink illustrations throughout the book bring home truths from each chapter.
The illustrations in chapter one depict the power of being motivated by the desire to glorify God to break through Satan's blockade.
Others illustrate how our root motivations determine our authenticity.
Daughenbaugh urges the reader to assume the responsibility for their thoughts and the images which become the focus of mediation while seeking strength to overcome, the world, the flesh, and the devil.
Wes uses an illustration to emphasize the principle of receiving spiritual strength after we make a sincere commitment to do God's will.
An entire chapter is filled with stories exemplifying the principle of blessing that follows the celebration of trouble.
Wes also develops the principle that when choose to rejoice in our weaknesses, hardships, difficulties, persecutions, and insults, and depend on God, we are made strong in Him.
The Illustrations used along with the narrative help the reader prepare themselves for spiritual warfare.
An illustration using the lives of Jonathan and David points out the importance of the principle of encouraging others.
The final chapters of the book show vision as the first step to making things happen.
Wes points out how trials and troubles come with soul winning efforts.
His final visual illustration contrasts the peril of boredom and the thrill of rescue.
Wes Daughenbaugh is an anointed.
He is a gifted communicator, pastor, teacher, and evangelist.
"Principles of Perseverance" is written especially with pastor in mind, offering encouragement to continue steadfast in ministry toward the goal of finishing well.
These same principles are readily applicable to every follower of Jesus.
Daughenbaugh writes from a Biblical perspective, is evangelical in approach, and charismatic in zeal.
These all describe Wes Daughenbaugh and the thrust of his message.
"Principles of Perseverance" is timely, important, and powerful.