There are many things in life that require us to be committed for the long haul – if you want the long haul outcomes. Despite circumstances, timelines, feelings and hardship. Perseverance is necessary. The long haul require sacrifice. The justice or peace or love you may be seeking rarely comes without the long haul.

Our society has created a culture of making us believe that we should always be searching for and wanting “the next best thing.” This leads to quick dopamine hits but typically nothing that lasts or is fruitful. It makes you feel good in the moment but it quickly diminishes and leaves people searching again.

I think about Paul in the Bible who was in prison for preaching the Gospel and still faithfully worshiped God while in prison. He was committed for the long haul. How can you be someone’s long haul? The person who continuously shows up in & with love despite circumstances or timelines. We need each other and we need this type of mentality more now than maybe ever before.

The long haul isn’t easy but it will often be the most rewarding and love producing in the end. Healing & growth are in the long haul.