“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed…” – 2 Corinthians 4:8–9
A pearl is formed through pressure, irritation, and time. Hidden inside an oyster, what begins as a painful intrusion becomes something priceless—strong, beautiful, and enduring. In the same way, we are often pressed on every side. Life applies pressure—through trials, heartbreak, loss, or uncertainty. But like pearls, we do not break.
We are hard pressed, but not crushed.
Perplexed, but not in despair.
Persecuted, but not abandoned.
Struck down, but not destroyed.
This is the perseverance of a woman who walks with God. She may feel the weight of the world, but the Spirit within her gives resilience. Her strength doesn’t come from herself—it’s refined through faith, grace, and the hope of Christ.
Pearls don’t panic; they persevere.
So whether you are in a season of waiting, grieving, building, or rebuilding, remember: God is not done with your story. You are being shaped—not shattered.
You are a pearl. And pearls persevere.
Tethered Love 