Don't Quit

“The Lord said to Paul in a night vision, “Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent. For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.”
(Acts 18:9-10)
 
A slogan sometimes seen on t-shirts is DON’T QUIT with parts of the words crossed out DON’T QUIT  emphasizing instead of reading don’t quit the shirt now reads as do it. There are moments in our lives when we feel like quitting and shifting our focus. We might have applied to several different jobs and have not heard back from any companies or been hired after months. We might have started a community group, and no one shows up. We can even wonder “why are we even trying?” It can feel defeating and discouraging but keep going. It can become easy to stop applying after several no’s. No matter the circumstance do not give up.
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It is easy to throw in the towel in these moments and shift our focus to do something else. When we are ready to give up remember that God is with you even, when it is not working out. Continue to be faithful even when results are not visible. God has gone before you and at the right time the opportunity will come. God is with you even when it feels like he is not. God continues to prepare our hearts for exactly what we need at the right time. Just keep going.
 
Heavenly Father, may you give us courage to continue and be faithful even when we feel discouraged.
 
Walking with you,
Stacy Watkins