Don't Give UP!

” …Run in such a way as to get the prize” 
(1 Corinthians 9:24, NIV).

Often when we have a dream or a promise placed in our heart, we chase after it with great expectation and we get so excited about our future! But along the way, we just might encounter a few bumps and unfortunately face some adversity. It is so easy to give up and think that it just wasn't "meant to be". What is important to remember is that it's not how we start that counts; it’s how we finish. Anybody can be fired up at the beginning, but it takes character to continue in the face of opposition. God will give us a plan for our lives and it is up to us to have the faith in who HE is for us to complete it.

Don’t stop at the halfway mark just because times are tough. Don’t quit because you don’t see anything happening. The scripture tells us not to walk by sight, but to walk by faith.

Today, if there’s something you’re believing for—a relationship to turn around, a business opportunity, a loved one that isn't living right or you need to overcome an addiction—keep pursuing it! Run your race to win the prize! Don’t settle until you see the fullness of what God has placed in you. As you stand strong in your faith, I believe God will pour out His favor and blessing upon you, and you will see the mighty blessings He has in store for you! He wants to see his people flourish and he also wants to see the active character of obedience worked out in our lives. When we show ourselves approved in the small things then He will give us something greater to pray and believe for....that my friend is living a victorious life in Christ.

Adjust that Crown!

Jonna

Heavenly Father, today I choose to stand strong in You. I set my focus on Your promises and choose to run my race with conviction. I let go of the past by faith today and press forward into the destiny You have in store for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.