Life is full of disappointments, hurts and hardship. When our lives don’t unfold as planned, it’s easy to become discouraged. Below are a few thoughts to encourage you to not give up, to keep going, to persevere through whatever you are facing today.
I pray…
That you would always keep your joy and wonder.
That you would continue to dream big.
That you wouldn’t allow others to dilute your dreams,
Or let obstacles or disappointments crowd out those dreams—
Even when you must scale the mountain or take the long route around.
If some scoff at your goals—say it’s a long shot or that it can’t be done—smile, disregard their lack of faith, and keep going.
Someone needs to persevere. It may as well be you.
Nothing worthwhile comes without dogged effort. No effort is wasted.
Fight fear with faith.
Be brave; bring courage with you wherever you go.
Keep trying hard things.
If you fail, you’ve learned something priceless.
Love.
Be patient and kind to yourself and others.
Forgive quickly so you remain free.
Choose to remain positive—
Don’t allow the negative voices or treatment of others to detract from what you know to be true and good and right.
When hurt, embrace the hard work of healing.
Avoid comparison.
Use your unique skills, knowledge, intellect, voice, talents, and resources to help those around you, to influence and change the world for good, and to glorify God.
Keep your sense of humour. Don’t take yourself too seriously, but be serious about your intentions and integrity.
Remember life is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. Not everything will happen instantly.
Keep your eyes on the finish line, but enjoy the scenery on route—
Life is composed of all the moments made while you move forwards and reach your goals. Don’t miss or mistake these moments that matter for distractions;
The main event is never really the main event; it’s all the bits between.
Be thankful for everything. Even the hardships—they make you beautiful, strong, and mature.
God is your help and is cheering you on.
He has a plan.
Trust Him in everything.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11
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- What discouragements are you struggling with today?
- Bring them to God, hand them over to him in prayer, and find his comfort, help, and peace in your time of need.
Melanie Stevenson 