Iron Will: Still, I Rise - The Road to Victory
No matter how many times I fall, I will still rise
March 9, 2025 Sunday
07:53 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Day 112 of 181
NoFap Streak: 112 Days
Stage 2: Mastering My Emotions (91-181 days)
Challenge Days: Day 112 of 115
Badge: King
Emotion Meter: Level 1
Nahum 3:5-6 (KJV) Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts; and I will discover thy skirts upon thy face, and I will shew the nations thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame.
And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazingstock.
Iron Will: Still, I Rise - The Road to Victory
To My Friends,
As I sit in quiet reflection, I feel a growing sense of gratitude for how far I’ve come. It’s as if each passing day is another step into a deeper sense of self and a more grounded peace. The resistance I once felt, the internal struggles, don’t feel as overwhelming anymore. There is still effort, still intention, but the weight of it has lightened. I feel more in tune with my own heart, more at peace with the process.
The Quiet Confidence of Progress
There’s a certain confidence that grows when you simply keep showing up—when you consistently make the choice to keep moving forward, even when the path feels uncertain. It’s not a loud confidence, but one that is steady and sure, built on the small decisions to stay true to my purpose. I have learned to trust in the quiet moments when I choose to do what I know is right, even if no one sees it, even when I can’t always feel the result.
This journey has taught me the value of consistency—how it is the small, deliberate acts of discipline that compound over time, shaping my character in ways that can’t be seen right away. The fruits of my labor are not always immediate, but I trust that each day of focus, each day of intention, is a step toward becoming who I am meant to be.
A Heart Shaped by Purpose
I find myself increasingly guided by a sense of purpose—one that is clearer now than it has been in the past. I know what I want to stand for, and I know what truly matters. The distractions that once felt so urgent no longer have the same pull on me. I have discovered that purpose isn’t just about a destination; it’s about the way we live each moment. It’s in the choices I make, the words I speak, the way I show up for the people I love. These things are becoming the foundation of my life, and they are what sustain me when the road gets tough.
The path isn’t always easy, but with each step, I feel more grounded in the understanding that this is part of something bigger than myself. There is a greater purpose at work—one that I am slowly coming to understand more fully with every passing day.
Strength in Community
In these moments of growth, I’ve also come to appreciate the power of community—of those who walk alongside me. I am not alone in this journey. There are people who understand, who encourage, who pray with me and for me. The support of those who are committed to their own journeys reminds me that we are all in this together, facing our own battles and striving for growth. Together, we are stronger.
If you are reading this and walking your own path, know that you are part of this community. Even when it feels like the struggle is yours alone, it isn’t. We rise together, and we support one another. Let’s continue to encourage each other to take the next step, no matter how small it seems, and to trust that every moment of progress counts.
The Grace to Keep Moving Forward
I know there will still be moments of challenge, times when the weight of life feels heavy or when the urge to fall back into old habits calls. But what I’ve learned is that it’s not the struggle that defines me—it’s my response to it. It’s how I choose to move forward, even when I falter, that determines who I am becoming. With God’s grace, I can get back up, realign my focus, and keep going.
Each day is a new chance to choose again, to make a fresh commitment to the person I want to be. And in those moments when I do stumble, I am learning not to condemn myself but to extend grace to myself, as God does. This journey is not about perfection; it’s about progress and about trusting that the work being done in me is real—even if it doesn’t always look the way I expect it to.
Encouragement to Keep Trusting
To anyone still in the fight, I want to say this: don’t lose heart. The progress you’re making, even if it feels small, is real. Keep trusting the process. There will be days of doubt, days when it feels like you’re not moving fast enough, or that the goal is still so far away. But keep going. It’s the simple act of choosing to rise again, no matter how many times you fall, that leads to victory. Your journey is your own, and it’s worth every step, even the hard ones.
The growth you’re experiencing is shaping you into something stronger, something more whole. Trust that every challenge, every moment of difficulty, is part of the plan. There is purpose in the struggle. You are being transformed.
Closing Prayer
Lord,
Thank You for the progress You’ve allowed me to make. Thank You for the strength You continue to give me, even in moments when I don’t feel strong. I trust that You are working in me, even when I can’t see the full picture. Help me to remain faithful, to continue trusting in Your perfect plan, and to have the patience to let You shape me into the person You’ve created me to be. May I walk in the fullness of Your purpose for my life, guided by Your grace and Your love.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Final Thoughts
I don’t know exactly what the future holds, but I do know that I am not the person I was when I started this journey. With each day, I feel myself growing more into who I am meant to be—more rooted, more centered, more peaceful. I carry with me the hope that each new day is another opportunity to keep moving forward, to keep trusting, and to keep becoming.
So, I rise again, trusting that with every step, I am closer to the person I am becoming, and that the journey itself is just as beautiful as the destination.
With faith and determination,
Samuel
You are stronger than you think. Keep fighting. Keep rising. Our Redeemer lives!
This is not the end. It is only the beginning. Still I rise.