This is a RELOADED post–one that I originally shared a year ago. Lately I’m meeting more women who are on the verge of hopelessness. They’re ready to give up on God and His promises of fertility. Are you feeling like those women? Take a moment to read and remember this promise from God:
You shall be blessed above all peoples;
there will be no male or female barren (childless, infertile) among you.
Deuteronomy 7:14 AMP
Now, read on for some additional encouragement!
The enemy would like nothing better than for us to give up on God. To give up on His love. To give up on our God-given desires and goals.
When we feel like God is not following through on His promises…
When we don’t see the results we anticipated…
We need a plan. A plan that we can count on to pull us through the tears, the fears, and the dread that comes when we experience delay. I think the best plan for maintaining hope and for changing any circumstance in our lives always needs to include the power of God’s Word. The Word is what helps us remember that the God of the universe loves us without fail and is always on our side. The Bible makes it clear that God loves us with a no-matter-what love. Incorporating His promises into our plan makes it an effective battle plan so that we maintain hope and strongly resist giving up.
The Alternative to Giving Up
David encouraged himself when he was on the verge of giving up (1 Samuel 30:6). You could do the same, couldn’t you?
Here are 4 examples from Scripture that you can use as a part of your battle plan to ultimately live as the victor God created you to be. Use them to keep yourself encouraged about experiencing what God has promised:
- “But as for you, be strong and do not give up.” – 2 Chronicles 15:7
- “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial.” – James 1:12
- “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” – Mark 10:27
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“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then.” – Ephesians 6:12-14
Bottom line, don’t give up on God!
What other scriptures would you add to this list? Please share one in the comments! 🙂
The Word is what helps us remember that the God of the universe is on our side and loves us with a no-matter-what love. It makes our plan into an effective battle plan so that we maintain hope and strongly resist giving up. Click To Tweet