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James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Dictionary.com  –

1.steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

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Theology. continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.
Tanya Nemley’sdefinition-
Hanging tough through your rough times because God is doing something in you by way of His amazing grace.  When you are being blessed that way God will help you make it through and will reward you with eternal life with Him and you will never suffer again!!  So hang in there girl!….Hang in there guy!  These trial are doing something amazing in you.  You can’t really see it…but look back in your memory right now and think about all the hard times you’ve come through.  Yup…that’s what I’m talking about….ooh yeah…that’s God’s grace at work!
God bless and keep you as you …persevere!