Have you given up?
This morning I woke up sad. I don’t have a reason for it, it’s just one of those days. Even though I’m a Christian, I’m human, fallible, and imperfect.
It took so much effort for me to get up, write this devotional and start my day at all.
Have you ever had a day where it is hard to get out of bed? You have no motivation to do the things you have to do? You feel as though you’ve given up?
Been there and still have those days every now and then. They are the absolute worst.
Some days I wonder if something is wrong with me. Some days I make up excuses as to why I just can’t get through the day.
What I’ve learned is that I’m never going to be strong enough…
But that I have someone in my corner who is.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
So many of us rely on our own strength. It’s all about what we can do on our own and we forget to include God.
Because when we include Him, we can go farther, run faster, do the impossible.
I’m never, ever going to be strong enough. And that is okay!
And on the days where I feel like giving up, that’s why I can turn to God and allow him to help me, hold me and keep me going.
I am reminded this beautiful, sunny morning that I can’t do it…but He can. I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.
I am the farthest thing from alone. I am being held up by the King of Kings.
So, have you given up?
Response Questions
1. Do you ever feel like you’ve given up? When? Is there a pattern as to why?
2. How can you allow God to take over when you feel overwhelmed? (Bible verses, worship, prayer, etc)
Pray with me!
Father God, forgive me on the days that I forget who you are. On the days that I just can’t do it, thank you that You can. Give me strength. Uphold me and help me. Thank you that I’m never alone. Help me to come to you and rely on you. You are so good to me and I’m so thankful that you take care of me.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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