Do. Not. Give. Up!
Goodness, friends, some days God really shows up with a comment on where we are. Have you noticed that?
I’m convinced that God always shows up for us—because God never leaves or forsakes us. I’m also convinced that there’s always encouragement and “a word” when we need it—if we are paying attention enough to notice them. (Cultivating this awareness is the key to achieving and maintaining our sense of peace no matter what is going on around us.)
A few days ago, the Verse of the Day on the YouVersion Bible App was one of those times for me. In a conversation with colleagues the evening before, I expressed this sentiment regarding one aspect of our ministry lives.
It’s okay to be tired. Or frustrated. It’s okay to question things, lots of things, everything. But don’t quit!
Try these things instead:
- Take a break.
- Take a nap.
- Get a snack.
- Go for a walk.
- Call a friend.
- Find an encouraging verse and meditate (breath and repeat the verse) for 5 minutes (or 3 or 1–whatever you can is better than nothing).
Here’s a breath prayer for this verse:
(Inhale) Lord, I won’t give up.
(Exhale) I’ll wait for your harvest.