I want a tattoo.

Actually I want 3:

ὑπομένω This is greek for Hupomeno. Definition: to remain to tarry behind to remain i.e. abide, not recede or flee to preserve: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ to endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments There are so many times I want out of a situation. But God clearly calls us to endure to.the.end and through the through He refines us making us more like His son.  Life may, no, it will get HOT, uncomfortable, confusing, painful but God calls us to stay put.  Bear up under.  I need this reminder daily.  #2: Abide Jesus said: John 15:5 English Standard Version (ESV) 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Yes and Amen.  I must abide in Him. #3: δοῦλος doúlos (a masculine noun of uncertain derivation) – properly, someone who belongs to another; a bond-slave, without any ownership rights of their own. Ironically, 1401 /doúlos ("bond-slave") is used with the highest dignity in the NT – namely, of believers who willingly live under Christ's authority as His devoted followers. Our friend, who #5 is named after, talked about getting this one.  He never did, but he made me think a lot about this. I am not a male but I am a slave to Christ, yet I am very free.  Doulos.