Don’t Give Up!

“Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised.” -Hebrews 10:36

God has a plan full of freedom, joy, and peace that this world could never give. However, in this fast paced society, this plan often takes longer to unfold than most of us would like. This is where patience and endurance come in! There are a few different reasons patience is such a vital part of attaining the plan God has for us. Often we can be the reason for delay! If we have established bad habits it can take time to renew our minds and change our actions.

When it comes to starting a fitness routine, for example, it may take both time and discipline to wake up early to workout before it becomes a normal routine in your life. In fact, it may even seem painful to get rid of some of your old habits at first and make better choices. The Bible even tells us this will be the case in Hebrews 12:11 which says, “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening, but afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.” We can see from this promise that if we endure the temporary ‘pain’ that comes with disciplining ourselves and continue to make the right choices with patience as our guide, then we can be sure that there is a harvest awaiting us that will produce a great peace within.

The next time we are tempted to give up, we must remind ourselves of this truth! If we keep running the race God has set before us with patient endurance, then we will receive all He has in store for us!

Prayer: “Lord, when I am feeling discouraged please help me to run the race set before me with patient endurance. I know that if I don’t give up than I will receive the wonderful things you have planned for me! Help me to be renewed with your strength and patience today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!”