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“Don’t be weary while doing good, for in due season, you shall reap if you faint not (Galatians 6:9, NKJV),”

How many times in life have we missed out on great opportunities and major “turnarounds” in our lives because just at the point of a breakthrough, we gave up and wasn’t willing to press forward against the pain, disappointment, hardships, rejection and downfalls that lifecertainly brings! Previously in another article that I’ve written, I used the analogy of a boxer. The boxer when preparing himself for a match doesn’t have a loser mentality but a winner’s mentality. Although it may be quite evident that he has a formidable component and that he will eventually withstand some hard blows, pain and otherwise, he believes wholeheartedly that he is going to win.

That is the mentality that we need to adopt in various aspects of our lives. There are many opportunities to succumb to the inevitable trials and tribulations of life. But, it takes a powerful and focused individual to persevere and stay grounded despite it all! Anyone can have a positive attitude and view life optimistically when all is well and they have all that they desire, “that isn’t hard at all and is the easy part!” But what has been a great source of inspiration for me, is to hear stories of people like myself who have made mistakes, “missed the mark,” and have been “counted out” by others, yet, we still overcome with the victory in Jesus name!

Now, our coming forth with the victory isn’t so much about ourselves and our accomplishments, but, it is to minister to and be a blessing to many people we encounter on a daily basis. I’m writing this article to encourage all of you today because I emphasize with you and know what it feels like to want to give up. Especially when you are walking in relationship with God, have messed up, and feel like you can’t get up! But the Bible emphatically states, “For we were slaves. Yet our God did not forsake us in our bondage; but he extended mercy to us in the sight of the King of Persia, to revive us, to repair the house of our God, to rebuild its ruins and to give us a measure of revival in our bondage (Ezra 9:8,9, NKJV).”

When I meditate on that particular scripture, it speaks volumes to the unfathomable love of God and his extended mercies towards all of mankind and, it is more than enough reason for us not to give up, but to continue on this journey of life until God’s plan and purposes are manifested in our lives for his glory!

Whatever you are facing today, I implore you by the mercies of God to not stop because you are almost there! “Quitters never win.” I know that you’re tired and have been on this journey for a long time but the word of God expressively states, “Don’t be weary while doing good, for in due season, you shall reap if you faint not (Galatians 6:9, NKJV),” also that, “Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning (Psalms 30:5, NKJV)” and “Write the vision

And make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry (Habakkuk 2:2-3, NKJV).” Know that God loves you and in the overall scheme of things, everything is working together for your good and most importantly, God will be glorified in this process and throughout your life!

For You to Ponder: Whatever you have been contemplating doing this year but have let it be a dream and not become reality, take this time to set reasonable goals and go for your dreams! Yes, it will be hard but quitters never win! Determine within yourself that every day brings you closer to realizing your dreams but it takes drive, stamina and a “never the less” attitude to keep moving. I don’t know what anyone else has told you but I believe in you, so as the Nike slogan says, “Just do it!”