Don't give up

     I must admit, that feeling of giving up has hit me before. When things just don't seem to go right or I just don't understand why they did. It may seem like the rain just won't go away. Or those dark clouds just wont disappear. But we have to look past them and we will see the blue sky. Trying times have always been and always will be. That is what the good race involves. Staying with our Lord, helps us to run this race. As we rise each day to the obstacles that come before us, we must open our eyes to the joys that are also there. We are tested in faith and trust. We must condition our minds and hearts to stop and think. Choosing God to enter in to every emotion and feeling. Asking Him to walk with us. Holding our hands as He guides us in the ways of Salvation. We must never ever give up. Though our prayers, seem fruitless to our eyes, we must be patient. He is always listening. He is always watching. He is always loving us 

     Despair can only set in when we cave to fear and mistrust in His guidance and love. There is where the evil one attacks. Like a cat pouncing on a mouse, he goes where every opportunity keep us unsure. To keep us wondering. To keep us fearful. 

     True trust and faith in God, surrendering, even those thoughts of confusion and despair and fear are more stronger than, than they will ever be. In that trust, we can actually see Jesus. It is hard to do. But it is possible. You will feel the weight of sorrow and endless thoughts of woe disintegrate and you will feel God's gentle touch. Keep the eyes of your soul open. Keep the ears of your heart alert and believe. 

     Never ever give up. For if God is for us, who can be against us? A promise that is real and sincere and strengthening in "all" the moments of our lives.