Steadfast: The Key to Unlocking Your Purpose-Driven Success
- Sherry Higdon
- Feb 14
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 15
Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things—putting in the effort, praying for guidance, taking action—yet the breakthrough still seems out of reach? You know you're called to create wealth and impact lives, but sometimes the journey feels like a never-ending test of patience and endurance.
If that resonates with you, I have a word for you today: Steadfast.
Success in business and in life isn’t about never facing obstacles—it’s about standing firm when they come. It’s about trusting God’s timing, continuing to show up, and refusing to be moved by temporary setbacks.
Let’s talk about what it means to be steadfast and how this one mindset shift can completely transform your journey as a Christian entrepreneur.
1. What Does It Mean to Be Steadfast?
To be steadfast means to be firm, unwavering, and unshaken in your purpose and faith. It means you don’t quit when things get hard, you don’t second-guess your calling when results don’t come instantly, and you don’t allow fear to dictate your next move.
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) says:"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
Your labor is not in vain. Every seed you’ve planted—every video you’ve created, every post you’ve shared, every email you’ve sent, every prayer you’ve prayed—is working together for your breakthrough.
The enemy wants to wear you out, make you believe nothing is happening, and push you to quit right before the harvest. But if you remain steadfast, you will see the promises of God come to pass.
2. The Difference Between Waiting and Being Steadfast
Many Christian entrepreneurs struggle with the tension between waiting on God and taking action. But being steadfast isn’t about sitting still—it’s about moving forward in faith even when you don’t see the results yet.
✔ Waiting says: “I’ll move when I see a sign.”✔ Steadfastness says: “I’ll keep moving because I know God is with me.”
✔ Waiting can sometimes be passive.✔ Steadfastness is full of faith-filled action.
Yes, there are seasons where God tells you to be still, but more often than not, He is calling you to keep building, keep learning, keep sowing, and keep believing.
Your business is a God-given assignment. It’s not just about making money—it’s about fulfilling a divine purpose. And when you know you’ve been called to something, why would you stop before the promise is fulfilled?
3. How to Stay Steadfast in the Face of Challenges
Every entrepreneur faces obstacles, delays, and moments of doubt. But here’s the difference between those who succeed and those who quit:
✔ They refuse to let frustration define their future.✔ They keep going even when the results aren’t immediate.✔ They remind themselves WHY they started.
Here are three things you can do right now to develop a steadfast mindset:
Anchor Yourself in God’s Word. When doubt creeps in, replace it with God’s truth. Meditate on scriptures like Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Eliminate Distractions. The enemy loves to use distractions to get you off course—whether it’s comparison, overwhelm, or chasing shiny new strategies. Stay focused on what God has told YOU to do.
Keep Taking Aligned Action. Faith is not passive. Take small, consistent steps every day toward your goal. Do the work and trust God for the outcome.
4. Your Breakthrough is on the Other Side of Steadfastness
Most people give up too soon. They stop showing up right before their content gains traction. They stop marketing their offer right before their ideal client discovers them. They stop believing right before their prayers are answered.
But not you.
You are an Eagle. You were created to soar at higher altitudes. You are not meant to flap around in frustration like the chickens who quit at the first sign of struggle.
If God called you to this, He will bring it to pass. But your job is to remain steadfast, unshaken, and full of faith.
Success is inevitable for those who refuse to quit.
So keep going. Keep believing. Keep building. Your moment is coming. 🚀🔥
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