Today’s Scripture: One
thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house
of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to
seek him in his temple. Psalms 27:4 (NIV)
Have you ever felt like giving
up? Have you ever felt like you should quit or just run away? Have you ever
felt like a hypocrite because your life is not where it should be spiritually? Have
you ever been at that place where you don’t know what to pray or even want to
read your Bible? I surely have felt like this several times and know a few
persons who have too.
It is very important that we read the Word of God and pray and
fast consistently but even then, we sometimes get to the place where we feel
like giving up or throwing in the towel. If you ever get to that place, I pray
that God will give you the strength to dwell in His house forever. It was David
that said “I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in
the tents of the wicked.” Here are a few things that keep me going:
·
Live a
Purpose Driven Life – Ladies when you know what God chose
you to do with your life, do it and do it with all diligence and perseverance.
I personally find that when I feel like throwing in the towel I think of all the
people that may never hear about Christ or those who are in need of an inspiration
or my family members and friends who are not yet Christians, who look to me for
an example or spiritual support. This gives me the strength and a reason to
carry on.
·
Ensure
that your conscience is not seared – Ensure that your spirit is always
open to hearing from God. 1 Timothy 4: 2 tells us of those persons whose
conscience will be seared with hot iron. God speaks to us directly or through
others, and it is our conscience that pricks or judges us when we do wrong. We
can get to that place where we do the wrong thing over and over until our
conscience pricks us no more. Ladies ensure you never get to that place where
your conscience becomes seared.
·
Remain
Humble – Maintaining a spirit of humility is so important when we feel like
giving up. The Bible tells us that we should walk humbly before God and clothe ourselves,
with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to
the humble.” Ladies if you humble yourselves you will find that God will give
you the grace to pull through but you will also find that men will be more merciful
and understanding towards you even when you mess up.
·
Have an
accountability partner – One of the things that Satan wants
us to do is to keep secrets from each other but the Bible tells us to confess
our sins one to another. Find a trusted friend who will help you pray about
your situation and who will encourage you to do what is right.
·
Attend
Church – I remember when I just got baptized my Pastor told me that no matter
what happens do not stop coming to church. Ladies believe me, this works. Many
times I think it is my last day but when I go into that service and receive a
word or get involved in some true worship, I find that extra boost to carry on
a little longer.
·
Get
Involved in Church – Whatever you have to do even if it
means cleaning the sanctuary, volunteer to do something at church and do as a ministry
unto God. This will keep you going back as you know that it is something God
requires of you and it will benefit others.
Have A God Filled Day Ladies
Let’s Pray,
Lord, I pray for each
and every person who feels like giving up this morning. I pray God that you
will give us the strength to carry on. I pray that you will give us the desire
to live a little longer. I pray against every spirit of depression, discouragement,
sadness, doubt or fear that makes us feel like we want to give up.
In Jesus Name
Amen
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