The book of Acts of the apostles indicates that the apostles persevered in prayer (Acts 1:14). And because they prayed they persevered. Any relationship with time brings complications. When we say to God at the time of the test: I would not like to follow this commitment, I would like another way, but my will is not done but yours, I want to be consistent; and we say yes as Christ, we have taken a step to virtue. It is not worth betraying anyone who has committed to remain faithful until death. Perseverance is an option for an ideal that seeks great joy, although it also requires not a few sacrifices.