Can't Take the Heat.

When I was in 8th grade my basketball team made it to the division playoffs.  Down by a few points with only a few minutes left in the game and on the brink of elimination, I asked the coach to take me out.  Apparently I wasn't volunteering myself to be the hero.  Great players live for this moment, and I, well, wasn't destined for the WNBA anyhow.

I think it's accurate to describe myself as a wimp.  When the heat is on, I want out.  

There's a whole lot of good, however, when we stick it out.  I have to believe this, or my faith system crumbles.  I'm not saying that it's always best to remain in a situation.  What I am saying is there are crucial moments when staying in the game is important.  If perseverance is to finish its work in us, we need to see that though we are exposed for the wimp that we are, that decision to stick might just be the most important thing.