Desire to Keep On

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down but not destroyed. We always carry in our body the death of Jesus Christ, so that the life of Jesus may also reveal in our body.”

- 2 Corinthians 4: 8-10

Have you ever planned to quit your job because of the gossips you heard about you? Or you wanted to quit because of an irate co-worker or boss? Sometimes you say to yourself, “I’ll quit because even though I am working hard, my co-workers still say some negative things about me behind my back” or “It is better to quit because my work is too demanding.”

Sometimes, we are tempted to entertain negative thoughts. Those negative thoughts would trigger our emotions with disgust and discontentment. Giving up seems to be easier than keeping on. A firm decision, commitment and passion to reach the goal are the essential elements of a victorious person and not a quitter.

Many are eager to start something but when they face various obstacles, the easiest option is to quit. Quitters do not win. They are losers as they had easily given up on their goals.

Keeping on is not easy if we will only rely on our own strengths and abilities. Only our Lord Jesus Christ can give us the strength to go on. Developing our personal relationship with Him will transform our minds. He will fill us with positive thoughts. When we have a right relationship with God, we will feel encouraged rather than discouraged. He will enable us to go forward, pursue our goals until we attain those.

If we will focus our eyes on Jesus, we will never thought of quitting. Do not give up until victory is complete. The Bible says, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will”(Romans 12:2).

Regardless of our competence, abilities, qualifications or credentials, God alone has the power to bestow upon us the needed wisdom and knowledge to perform all our undertakings.  His thoughts are higher than our thoughts and His ways are higher than our ways.  He gives us the needed comfort, strength, counsel, and might to allow us to improve and succeed.

Small minded people may put on more pressures on us to quit or compel us to work even harder beyond our human abilities to prove ourselves. Do not allow the small minded people to stop us from reaching our goals and proving our selves.  We have our special roles under the sun. He entrusted to us our times, talents, and treasures to be utilized wisely for His glory. We have our special tasks and assignment to perform here on earth. As we perform them well, He will never leave us nor forsake us.  Are you still tempted to quit?  Always desire not to give up. Keep on.