Recently, I read a report from a minister in war-torn Ukraine.

He said, “Ukraine continues to endure widespread destruction, long power outages, and disruptions to water and heating in many cities. The circumstances present ministry challenges far removed from what we would consider a normal life.”

And then he said this…

“Yet, we have endured, we continue to persevere, and we enter the new year with hope.”

Sometimes the “win” – in ministry and in life – is endurance.

Sometimes the “win” is simply not giving up.

Sometimes the “win” is faithfulness.

Sometimes the “win” is perseverance.

Sometimes the “win” is that you keep moving forward.

Sometimes the “win” is not losing hope.

Sometimes the “win” is that you are still present…

Still standing.

Still believing.

Still working.

Still serving.

Still inspiring.

From that perspective, more of you are “winning” than “losing.”

So keep going, friends!