I’M FRUSTRATED! I'M GIVING UP ON LIFE - DON’T QUIT YET!

It is certain that on your way to the throne, you will face thorn. It is a known fact that kings don’t just assume Lordship of a nation, they proof themselves in the battle field. They fight wars to protect their territories. Julius Caesar proofed his rulership of Roman Empire by fighting wars and conquering his enemies. Let me asked you a question. Are you on a journey to greatness but feel like giving up? Is there something you have been expecting and waiting for, is the season of delay becoming unbearable? Do you feel like quitting your business, marriage or ministry because the change you desire is not forth coming as quickly as you would desire or anticipate?

A wise man once stated, “Quitters are not
winners and those who easily give up cannot go up in life.”

The truth is that tough times are not forever, but, those who go through and survive them will come out with amazing results. Someone once said that, “A winner is someone who gets up one more time than he is knocked down.” Once you stand to your feet to make something out of your life, you must meet mountains on the way. It is the inherent ability to withstand the mountains with persistence and focus towards your goal that tag you a winner.

Personally, I had encountered failures in many areas of my life. The moment I voiced out my vision and purpose, failures become abound. Financial stagnation, friends turning against me in business, police cases often, parents disappointed in me because I refused to look for job with my result and business failures etc. in all of these, I didn’t give up. I kept on pressing and I’m still pressing. It is my purpose that kept my light still burning. It is my vision of my future that I saw that kept me going. The bible says “And after you have suffered a little while, then, God will restore and settle you.” Emphasis added – 1pet 5:10. So, sufferings or failures are part of the process of MAKING and REMOLDING you to that person God want you to become.  

Failure is not the end of life, it is a unique opportunity for you to retreat, re-evaluate and start all over again in a better and intelligent manner. Dale Carnegie once said, “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” Challenges are opportunities for self-improvements. You must never allow your current situation to change your future destination. Trials are normal, even so, triumphs are the rewards of those who preserved through the season of adversity and overcame. In the words of Albert Einstein, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”

When you feel like giving up, there are five (5) things you must not fail to do:

    Delay your action, reaction or decision

Before you give up, hold on! Never make permanent decisions during temporary crisis. Do you feel like taking a drastic decision, ending your marriage, closing down your business or walling away from God and His purpose in your life? Let me encourage you to delay your intended action, reaction or decision until you have considered the next point.

    Talk to God about your feelings and intentions

God wants to hear from you and He also wants to talk to you about your present situation. He is willing to help you out of your situation. God wants to give you a revelation for your situation. God sees and He speaks.

    Talk to somebody you respect

Sometimes, it seems difficult to practice talking to God in the times of depression or discouragement. At such times, before you give up, step up, reach out and talk with somebody you really respect. Be open to freely talk about your circumstances and disposition.

    Think about the short and long term consequences of your action or decision

Today’s decision may solve the immediate problem but create a more complicated situation in the future. Think broadly and act intelligently.

    Read about people who have gone through similar situations before you

Nothing is new under the sun. You are not the first to experience what is happening to you, someone else had survived a more challenging situation than yours. Before you quit, read about different survivors around the world. Listen to the success stories of the other people. Watch inspirational videos of great achievers and don’t forget to read God’s word. It is full of light and life that will generate spirited inspiration for your life.

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SEE YOU AT THE TOP & HAVE A WONDERFUL NIGHT.