It’s tempting to want to give up when you hit roadblocks couple of times. You may be counseled that quitting is a better option. But know this; God created you to succeed in whatever you decide to do. Therefore if there is a determination, then it’s enough evidence that you will succeed.
This writing is for the person who is lost in his/her world, and may not understand everything happening in his/her life right now. It may look like the walls are closing in on you and your best option is to SETTLE, GIVE UP, OR QUIT.
Wait a minute,…
WHY?
Because you are not alone. There are millions of people over the world who are caught up, one way or the other, in situations they have no control over. And just to let you know, it easy to QUIT.
The scripture says that Since the Lord is directing our steps, why try to understand everything that happens along the way? (Proverbs 20:24, TLB)
Our God is Omniscience and its obvious that as Creator of your Life, He understands your life better and steers it on best pathway. Don’t try to understand everything that happens along the way because God’s ways are high above your ways. You can only Trust that He will Lead you along the best pathway for your life.
I will instruct you (says the Lord) and guide you along the best pathway for your life; I will advise you and watch your progress. (Psalm 32:8, TLB)
In this month, let go the past, the pains, and anything that holds you back. Understand that GOD LEADS and these momentarily shocks aren’t meant to break you. Your father has taken the lead and making every crooked path straight.
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. 7 If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7, TLB)
Today, GO on you knees and talk to your Father; Suddenly, you will SEE His Hand in your Situation. IT IS WELL
London 2012 Olympics went on smoothly without any interruption despite several bomb threats. I really enjoyed the games but one race that caught my attention most was the Women’s Marathon. It was inspiring and I enjoyed watching. Tiki Gelena from Ethiopia had all the reasons to quit the race yet she continued to finish, setting a new Olympic record of 2hrs 23min 07sec.
Tiki Gelena fell twice but it didn’t stop her from running. In an interview, she told the reporter that “When I fell, I said, ‘Oh, wow, I’m not going to finish,’ But I just concentrated on running. All of a sudden, I made it.” She thought about pulling out after a hard fall that bloodied her right elbow but she found a new motivation, and headed on the road. In the end, she won the race. I was surprised when she said she had not felt any pain during the tense excitement of the race. She said “It didn’t stop me from running,”
Lesson
There is lesson to learn from Gelena’ story as believers. We don’t have to quit when we fall down or hit obstacle(s). It doesn’t matter the number of times you might have fallen in the past, you can get up again and concentrate on running. Satan will whisper the thought of quitting into your ears but let them enter in one ear, and leave through the other. You shouldn’t allow his lies to stop you from running. Know that Jesus is your strength. Paul said that “I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Jesus is your strength. There is a gold medal that awaits you at the finishing line.
One thing I observed after her fall was that some athletics pulled out of the race because of fatigue but she ran on. She didn’t allow the pain from the fall to hinder her from winning the race.
I don’t know the area(s) in your life where you have fallen, maybe once or twice or many times, but I believe you can get up, like Tiki Gelena did, to complete the race. Be encouraged today to get up today, clean yourself, and start running because God is going to send down rain that will carry you through the finishing line. Don’t quit in life.
Uplifting Christ 