Never give up on yourself
Have you ever faced a situation and said: "there is no way this can ever be?" maybe some of these thought came to your mind: There is no way I can handle the pressure at work. There is no way I can pay my bills at the end of the month. There is no way I can lose the weight I need to loose. There is no way I can forgive this person.
I want you to know there is always away. It may not be an easy way to follow, it may not be convenient or come quickly. But if you keep trying and refuse to give up, you will find a way.
As a Christian you need to understand that God dwells thought His spirit within you. You have an access to the all the creativity that God is. The Holy Spirit will give you ideas that never occurred to you and show you ways to do things you never thought you could do.
You are an eagle
There are many people who are eagles but think they are chickens. Do you know the story of the eagle who grew up with chickens?
The eagle is bold, strong, courageous. The eagle knows how to ride the wind to fly high. It dwells on the rocks in high places and is confident enough to fly alone and to stand alone in life when necessary.
Do not think or act as a chicken. The bible tells us about the powerful truth about our thoughts: "As he thinks in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23: 7). We become what we think. The things we think about, focus on, and surround ourselves with will shape the people we become. So what do you think of yourself, an eagle or a chicken?
Question: In the course of your life, do you care for yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually?
Dwell on God's promises
1. Jesus did not promise to have rest in the world! "I have spoken these things to you so that you might have peace in Me. In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world." (John 16: 33). Paul knew that and he believe it: "so that no one should be drawn aside by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to them. For truly, when we were with you, we told you before that we were going to suffer affliction, as it also happened, even you know." (1 Thessalonians 3: 3-4)
2. God is so Powerful "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert." (Isaiah 43: 19)
3. You have an authority over Satan This is true. The Bible tells us as well that we are to steadfastly resist him. "Therefore submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." (James 4: 7). So you need first to submit yourself to God, then resist the devil and God promises that he will flee from you. "You are of God, little children, and you have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." (1 John 4: 4).
4. God who allowed you to go through it can get you out of it! "No temptation has taken you but what is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation also will make a way to escape, so that you may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10: 13)
5. Take care of your self because you are God's house "do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit in you, whom you have of God? And you are not your own, for you are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." (1 Corinthians 6: 19). Do not destroy the temple of God (your body) by being overcommitted, overworked, living on junk food, not drinking enough water, net getting enough sleep and rest, and failing to exercise.
6. Depend on Faith despite your feelings All of us feel bad sometimes. But this is not a reason to give up. Depend on faith rather on your feelings. Because with feelings you will concentrate on yourself, but with faith you depend on God. Paul said: "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?" (Romans 8: 31).
7. Wait, do not give up just before a breakthrough Whatever you find yourself in the middle of, determine to see it all the way through to the finish. The Letter to the Hebrews says: "let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12: 1, 2)
And you need to wait for God to act: "But those who wait on Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40: 31).Paul knew it. He wrote: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4: 7). So we need to enjoy the journey as much as we enjoy reaching our destination. So, enjoy your life before it is over.
8. Have the spirit of a conqueror No matter what you go through depend on God to solve everything. Say to yourself "I will not tell my God how great are my mountains, I will rather tell my mountains how great is my God" Paul said: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4: 13).
Inspirational Story
In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was an impossible feat and told Roebling to forget the idea. It just could not be done. It was not practical. It had never been done before.
Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. He thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it could be done. He just had to share the dream with someone else. After much discussion and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an up and coming engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built. Working together for the first time, the father and son developed concepts of how it could be accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome. With great excitement and inspiration, and the headiness of a wild challenge before them, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge. The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage, which resulted in him not being able to walk or talk or even move.
"We told them so."
"Crazy men and their crazy dreams."
"It`s foolish to chase wild visions."
Everyone had a negative comment to make and felt that the project should be scrapped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. In spite of his handicap Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever. He tried to inspire and pass on his enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they were too daunted by the task. As he lay on his bed in his hospital room, with the sunlight streaming through the windows, a gentle breeze blew the flimsy white curtains apart and he was able to see the sky and the tops of the trees outside for just a moment. It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit him. All he could do was move one finger and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving this, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife. He touched his wife's arm with that finger, indicating to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was under way again.
For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory as a tribute to the triumph of one man's indomitable spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances. It is also a tribute to the engineers and their team work, and to their faith in a man who was considered mad by half the world. It stands too as a tangible monument to the love and devotion of his wife who for 13 long years patiently decoded the messages of her husband and told the engineers what to do. Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a never-say-die attitude that overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves an impossible goal.
source: http://syriacbiblestudy.blogspot.com/2009/06/do-not-give-up-on-your-self.html
I want you to know there is always away. It may not be an easy way to follow, it may not be convenient or come quickly. But if you keep trying and refuse to give up, you will find a way.
As a Christian you need to understand that God dwells thought His spirit within you. You have an access to the all the creativity that God is. The Holy Spirit will give you ideas that never occurred to you and show you ways to do things you never thought you could do.
You are an eagle
There are many people who are eagles but think they are chickens. Do you know the story of the eagle who grew up with chickens?
The eagle is bold, strong, courageous. The eagle knows how to ride the wind to fly high. It dwells on the rocks in high places and is confident enough to fly alone and to stand alone in life when necessary.
Do not think or act as a chicken. The bible tells us about the powerful truth about our thoughts: "As he thinks in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23: 7). We become what we think. The things we think about, focus on, and surround ourselves with will shape the people we become. So what do you think of yourself, an eagle or a chicken?
Question: In the course of your life, do you care for yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually?
Dwell on God's promises
1. Jesus did not promise to have rest in the world! "I have spoken these things to you so that you might have peace in Me. In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world." (John 16: 33). Paul knew that and he believe it: "so that no one should be drawn aside by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to them. For truly, when we were with you, we told you before that we were going to suffer affliction, as it also happened, even you know." (1 Thessalonians 3: 3-4)
2. God is so Powerful "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert." (Isaiah 43: 19)
3. You have an authority over Satan This is true. The Bible tells us as well that we are to steadfastly resist him. "Therefore submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." (James 4: 7). So you need first to submit yourself to God, then resist the devil and God promises that he will flee from you. "You are of God, little children, and you have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." (1 John 4: 4).
4. God who allowed you to go through it can get you out of it! "No temptation has taken you but what is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation also will make a way to escape, so that you may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10: 13)
5. Take care of your self because you are God's house "do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit in you, whom you have of God? And you are not your own, for you are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." (1 Corinthians 6: 19). Do not destroy the temple of God (your body) by being overcommitted, overworked, living on junk food, not drinking enough water, net getting enough sleep and rest, and failing to exercise.
6. Depend on Faith despite your feelings All of us feel bad sometimes. But this is not a reason to give up. Depend on faith rather on your feelings. Because with feelings you will concentrate on yourself, but with faith you depend on God. Paul said: "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?" (Romans 8: 31).
7. Wait, do not give up just before a breakthrough Whatever you find yourself in the middle of, determine to see it all the way through to the finish. The Letter to the Hebrews says: "let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12: 1, 2)
And you need to wait for God to act: "But those who wait on Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40: 31).Paul knew it. He wrote: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4: 7). So we need to enjoy the journey as much as we enjoy reaching our destination. So, enjoy your life before it is over.
8. Have the spirit of a conqueror No matter what you go through depend on God to solve everything. Say to yourself "I will not tell my God how great are my mountains, I will rather tell my mountains how great is my God" Paul said: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4: 13).
Inspirational Story
In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was an impossible feat and told Roebling to forget the idea. It just could not be done. It was not practical. It had never been done before.
Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. He thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it could be done. He just had to share the dream with someone else. After much discussion and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an up and coming engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built. Working together for the first time, the father and son developed concepts of how it could be accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome. With great excitement and inspiration, and the headiness of a wild challenge before them, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge. The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage, which resulted in him not being able to walk or talk or even move.
"We told them so."
"Crazy men and their crazy dreams."
"It`s foolish to chase wild visions."
Everyone had a negative comment to make and felt that the project should be scrapped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. In spite of his handicap Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever. He tried to inspire and pass on his enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they were too daunted by the task. As he lay on his bed in his hospital room, with the sunlight streaming through the windows, a gentle breeze blew the flimsy white curtains apart and he was able to see the sky and the tops of the trees outside for just a moment. It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit him. All he could do was move one finger and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving this, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife. He touched his wife's arm with that finger, indicating to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was under way again.
For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory as a tribute to the triumph of one man's indomitable spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances. It is also a tribute to the engineers and their team work, and to their faith in a man who was considered mad by half the world. It stands too as a tangible monument to the love and devotion of his wife who for 13 long years patiently decoded the messages of her husband and told the engineers what to do. Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a never-say-die attitude that overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves an impossible goal.
source: http://syriacbiblestudy.blogspot.com/2009/06/do-not-give-up-on-your-self.html
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