God expects that you will feel overwhelmed — but not to quit
The Bible never pretends life is easy. It assumes hardship.
2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (GW) “In every way we’re troubled, but we aren’t crushed… We’re knocked down, but we’re not destroyed.” In this verse Paul doesn’t deny the pressure. He denies the defeat.
God uses seasons of exhaustion to build endurance.
James 1:2–4 (GW) “When you are tested, your endurance has a chance to grow… Then you will be mature and complete.” Giving up stops the process. Endurance completes it.
Psalm 31:24 ESV Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
Galatians 6:9 ESV And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Joshua 1:9 ESV Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
God invites honesty — not pretending. The Bible never says “don’t feel like giving up.”
It says: bring that feeling to Him.
Psalm 34:17–18 (GW) “The Lord hears righteous people when they cry out… The Lord is near to those whose hearts are broken.” God doesn’t reject the weary. He draws near.
Psalm 71:14 ESV But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more.
ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
ABSOLUTELY NOT GIVING UP!!!
GOD DIDN’T MAKE ANY QUITTERS!!!
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