Quitting is something our culture really frowns upon. We’re all taught not to be a quitter, but honestly, it’s one of the easiest things in the short term any of us can do. Quitting is seductive, and taking the easy way out just feels right sometimes.
Well—fight that impulse. Too many outcomes are riding on your willingness to hang tough.
Luke 18:1 says, “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.”
Few people remember Coretta Scott King and her refusal to give up after her husband was murdered for a cause. We all remember MLK. His widow, however, lived out the premise of Luke 18:1.
As a woman of faith, she stood strong and raised their children, adding to her family’s legacy and giving us an example of steadfast faith in the face of heartbreak. If she didn’t give up, neither should we.
Let’s pray.
Lord, giving up sometimes feels like taking a nap during a blizzard. We just want to go to sleep and hope it all goes away, but there can be danger in that. Father, help us to push on and to fulfill your calling on our lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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