Don't Give Up!







Job 17:11 (New International Version)

11. My days have passed, my plans are shattered,
and so are the desires of my heart.

Just one of the many expressions from Job. Utterly cast down and full of despair with no hope for tomorrow. It did look like at the time, it was over with for him. But, he couldn't see or know what all was going on. He didn't know that very soon, he would be restored! Blessing upon blessing for him and his family. Even his friends would have to repent to him for their negative behavior. Poor Job, it did look hopeless to him, and there are times it seems hopeless for us to. We to experience heartaches to heartbreaks, and we get weak and ask God, "where are you in all this", what is going on? I believe Job and David just to name a few, poured out their heart to God, "poured out" being the key here. Only when we are empty or half empty, can God pour into us. We must remember "this to shall pass". We must not give up our hope and trust in God, He will never give up on us. He loves us and cares for us more than we can imagine. I pray for you this special Lords Day, that you would look to Him, don't be discouraged, and above all. Don't give up!






9 comments:

Nikki (Sarah) said...

this was on my heart too today. Thanks for sharing it. Sarah

Debbie said...

AMEN to this. Tnaks for sharng it. Blessings to you, Debbie

Whidbey Woman said...

I've noticed today that a lot of the posts are about seeking the Lord in the midst of our storms.
Perhaps the Holy Spirit is at work here. I know a lot of people are going through trial right now...
health problems, unemployment, bancruptcy, foreclosure, and more.
Thank you, Jesus.

Anonymous said...

oophs! I think I put this week's comments under last week's post.
Oh well, thanks for sharing this.

SmilingSally said...

Thanks, Shirley, for the words of encouragement.

Renee said...

So very true. God's timing is best and with Him we have the strength to never give up! God bless...

Charlotte said...

Never give up. Boy, this is so true. We should never give up. These examples are a great reminder to all of us. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Charlotte

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

I'm so glad that I have the Lord to
pour my heart out too. What a wonderful post, thank-you for sharing this with us.
God Bless,
Ginger

Cathy said...

Thank you for that encouraging message.