Ever
have moments in your life where everything is just so ridiculously crazy? As Christians, we go through so much. People all around the world are going through
tough times. Pain and problems just won’t stop coming. Sometimes you don’t feel
like your situation will ever improve. You’re putting forth effort. You’re trying every day. You’re giving life
the best of yourself. Still, things are so bad, you don’t know whether you want
to laugh or cry. Maybe you have talent,
but few opportunities. Nobody’s knocking
on your door trying to give you a chance.
You’re even turned away whenever you try to reach out to create opportunities. Romans 8:22 reads “For we know that the whole
creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.”
Joseph,
even after being in prison for years, didn’t give up. Abraham, had a promise from the Lord and he
didn’t give up. Noah was entrusted with
a particular mission and he didn’t give up.
Ruth endured a series of awful events, but she never gave up or grew
bitter. Paul didn’t give up. Even as he sat in prison he remained faithful
to the work that God had given him.
Well,
we can’t give up and I have a couple of very good reasons why. You only need one reason. You’re alive. A
live dog is better than a dead lion. Many
possibilities lie ahead. Good things can
still happen.
You’re
creating a legacy for the people you love.
They’re depending on you. Your
family, your children are depending on you to create a life that benefits them.
Your children’s children can reap the
benefits of your not giving up now.
The
world needs what you have to offer. The
world is screaming for more quality, something that can actually improve the
lives of people. There are so many
superficial endeavors in this world that demand the bulk of the attention. Isn’t it time that something substantial
blossoms and has its place in the sun?
You
can be the one to offer something real, substantial, and lasting to life. You have purpose. I don’t know what it is, but you’re the only
one who can get the job done. Sure,
someone else can do something similar, but no one can do exactly what the Lord
called you to do.
The
light of victory reaches out to people. Other
people need to see you standing in your victory. Your victory can inspire others to keep
moving forward. Your victory lets other people know that they can make it.
So, you
can’t give up. Make a promise to
yourself that you won’t give up. Keep
putting one foot in front of the other. Keep
offering one prayer after another. No
matter what you feel like or what a situation looks like, the Lord does hear
you. He loves you. So, keep sending up one praise after another. Thank the Lord
for everything that you have, no matter how little, no matter how far away from
the dream you seem to be. Keep your eyes on the Lord.
Think
about this. You could be this close
to your breakthrough. You could be this
close to making it happen. You could be this close to everything lining up in
your favor. You could be this close
to that door opening. You could be this close to having all your heart’s
desires.
Even
when you seem to lose a few rounds in life, keep fighting. Keep getting back up. Keep your optimism. Remain
enthusiastic about life. While there’s still breath in your body, stay
dedicated to the purpose in your heart, the calling placed on your life, and
the dream that courses through you.
I’ve
been through too much to give up now. I’ve come too far to turn back. I’ve come too far to just sit this one out. I’ve conquered too much. I’ve learned too much. I’ve made promises to the Lord, to myself, and
to my family. I won’t give up and you
shouldn’t give up either.
Until next time, blessings and love!
