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THE SURROGATE JOURNEY: BIRTHING PURPOSE THROUGH OTHERS.  PART 3: THE WEIGHT OF THE WOMB — WHEN CARRYING GETS COMPLICATED Genesis 16:5–6 Then Sarai said to Abram, ‘You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my servant in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me.’ Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.” (NIV) šŸ” Quick Recap: In Part 2 , we met Hagar, the Egyptian servant chosen by Sarai to carry her child. Though not her dream, not her plan, and not her baby—she became the carrier of a promise she didn’t initiate. We learned how sometimes we are called to be the “other woman” in someone else’s destiny story—carrying, serving, interceding, and pushing someone else’s dream forward. šŸ¤° The Blessing that Brought Bitterness Hagar became pregnant. She was carrying the long-awaited seed. She should have been celebrated. But instead… she was mistreated. The one who chose her now chased her. The one who needed her now neglected her. The woman...
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PART 14: BUILT TO LAST: SURVIVING FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS.

PART 14: BUILT TO LAST: SURVIVING  FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS.


Hebrews 12:2

“For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross.” 

Welcome to this new journey—“Built to Last: Surviving for the Sake of Others.” Though we brought “Taking the Civilian Out of You” to its Final Lap, the story within me wouldn't stay silent. Why? Because I began to reflect on something deeply personal: what if Charles hadn’t survived? What if Conrad had given up halfway?

You see, their survival wasn't just for them. It became a bridge for me. Their endurance through hardship became a source of wisdom, encouragement, and provision—physically, spiritually, emotionally, and even financially. Their survival became my breakthrough.


And then it hit me—this is Kingdom.

“No one lives to himself alone, and no one dies to himself alone.” —Romans 14:7 (NIV)

Your survival matters—not just for your sake, but for someone else's future.


Think of Paul the Apostle—shipwrecked, beaten, imprisoned, but he endured. Why?

“So that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” —2 Corinthians 4:15

His survival birthed churches, trained leaders, and wrote letters that still strengthen us today.


Think of Jesus in Gethsemane, sweating blood yet choosing to endure the cross.

“For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross.” —Hebrews 12:2

That joy was you. Me. Us. Our salvation hinged on His endurance.


So now, this isn’t just about discipline or training.

This is about legacy.

This is about holding on when quitting looks easier.

Because your ability to survive this season may be the lifeline someone else needs tomorrow.


You’re not just a soldier anymore.

You’re a warrior. A carrier of grace. A vessel of hope. Built to last.


So, this new leg of our journey isn’t just about finishing strong.

It’s about lasting long—for others.

You're not just being trained anymore.

You're being trusted.

Not just a soldier. You are now a warrior. A vessel of survival. A symbol of endurance. Built to last.



REFLECTION:

Who has your endurance helped without your knowledge?

Think of those whose strength encouraged you when you were weak.

Now realize: you’re that person to someone else.



Journal three people whose survival blessed you. Reach out to one of them and say thank you.


Begin praying for the unseen people who are tied to your journey.


Declare daily this week: “I am built to last—for the sake of others.”



PRAYER:

Lord, thank You for those who endured so I could be strengthened. Thank You for the silent warriors whose survival birthed my growth. Now, I ask You for grace to stand strong—for those whose stories are connected to mine. Help me to remember that I am not living just for myself. Strengthen my resolve, deepen my endurance, and make me a vessel of hope. In Jesus’ name, amen.


Next Part: Part 15 – The Pain, The Price, The People

In Part 15, with fresh eyes—we’ll look at survival not just as endurance, but as prophecy. The survival of today is the testimony of tomorrow. Let’s finish this strong.



šŸ“ŒLet’s Talk:

Who paid a price so that you could become who you are today?

Are you currently paying a price for others?

What sacrifices are you being called to make—and who could be blessed through them?

Let’s reflect and grow together. 

Thank you!




Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson

(EL-PJ God’s Penman)





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  1. Esi12 May 2025 at 07:21

    Your endurance and survival doesn't only benefit you. It becomes a source of strength for others.

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