Jesus told a parable in Luke 18 to teach us that we are to persevere.  He told a story about a helpless widow standing before an old, corrupt judge to request protection.  The old judge didn't care about people and was not a believer.  He refused her request and sent her away.  Yet again, she came pleading with him, "My rights have been violated!"  Once again, he refused.  She didn't give up!  She came again, and again, and again, until one day the judge said, "Enough! I will give you what you want!  Please stop coming and asking me!"  Take notice!  Jesus asked, "But how much of that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he returns?"
           Don't give up!  Repeat this Declaration of Faith out-loud:
"When things seem hopeless in the natural world and the storms of life are threatening, I will not be afraid.  My faith has gone before me and I have God's Word that I will come to no harm.  No matter what the circumstance may be, I remain secure.
By faith, I speak to whatever situation I am facing and command it to get in line with the perfect will of God."