Keep On Trying
Illustration★★★★Much was made of Mark McGwire’s record-setting seventy home runs in the 1998 baseball season. Keep in mind, though, that as McGwire was belting home runs, he was striking out even more often—a total 155 times during the season, which is almost once per game. This reminds us that you can’t hit a home run every time at bat, and a lot of times you’re going to strike out. But keep swinging because you won’t get a home run by waiting.
The point
Mark McGwire struck out 155 times while hitting 70 home runs; you miss 100% of the shots you don't take, so persistent effort despite frequent failure is the path to success.
Scripture
Proverbs 24:161 Thessalonians 5:17
Audience
Adults
Tone
Encouraging · Motivating · Vivid
To tell aloud
under a minute · 81 words
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