Holding on When You Want to Give Up By Alexis A. Goring Bible Reading "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." - 1 Timothy 6:12 NIV
Life can be tough for everyone. Nobody has it completely easy. And if you're a follower of Jesus Christ then you know that you're also in a battle, because the devil doesn't want you to have the eternal life that Jesus offers. Often, the devil's attacks are relentless. I know that we can become so worn down by the evil forces in this world that we feel like giving up. We might even allow ourselves to be attacked without fighting back. The Bible gives us weapons to use for this spiritual warfare and God hasn't left us without help. But lately, I've realized that I haven't been fighting as hard as I should. How often have I allowed the devil to beat me down while I stayed defenseless? It's very easy to listen to negativity and throw yourself a pity party. But in recent years, God helped me realize that I am not defenseless; I can actively and effectively fight back! |
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