What do you do when you feel like quitting?

24_0125 -Ep.352 – Run With Horses Podcast – When You Feel Like Quitting

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When You Feel Like Quitting what do you do. Everyone gets beat down occasionally. When you do, how do you handle it?

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Dealing with Disappointment and Discouragement Biblically

- Or, What to do when you fell like quitting!

I. The Reality of Disappointment and Discouragement

• Opening Quote: “When you feel like quitting, remember why you started.”

• Key Idea: Everyone faces disappointment and discouragement at some point, whether in ministry, relationships, or personal struggles. However, God’s Word gives us perspective on how to face these moments with faith and perseverance.

II. Acknowledge the Reality of Disappointment

• Scripture Reference: Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.”

  • Disappointment is not something we should deny or try to avoid. It’s a reality of life, but God is close to the brokenhearted. He doesn’t leave us in our despair.

  • No one’s life goes like they expect or really want it to. Pain and suffering are a reality.

• Example: David – In many of his psalms, David expressed deep feelings of despair and discouragement, but he also demonstrated turning to God in those times (e.g., Psalm 42).

   

   

III. Recognizing the Call to Persevere

• Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

  • In the midst of discouragement, we must remind ourselves that God’s promises are true. We may not see the fruit immediately, but the reward is coming if we remain faithful.

• Example: Paul – Despite constant opposition, Paul continued in his ministry, reminding others to press on despite the trials (2 Corinthians 4:6-10).

IV. Recalling the Purpose Behind Our Journey

• Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

  • The Apostle Paul, despite his challenges and struggles, kept his eyes on the prize—the call of God in Christ Jesus. Our purpose in Christ should be the motivation to keep going.

• Example: Moses – Leading the Israelites out of Egypt was a long and challenging journey, but Moses remained focused on the ultimate promise of the land of Canaan (Hebrews 11:24-26).

V. God’s Faithfulness in Our Struggles

• Scripture Reference: Isaiah 41:10 –