If you don't quit, you win

"Don't give up, don't give in, if you don't quit, you win." -Misty Edwards

Song lyrics running through my head and heart this week.

Life can be messy.  Anytime people are involved, there is likely to be drama. We just can't help it, bless our hearts. :)

Disappointments come. Life hits. People hurt us. Sometimes intentional, and sometimes completely ignorant.

What should our response be?  To back up? To turn our love off?  Stop pushing forward? It's not easy to keep going. To push thorough.

I believe that God will guide us in rough times, as well as good.  I believe He will flag us (if we are listening) and let us know when something is unhealthy for us, whether it be a relationship or an action.

He is a good daddy and He wants us whole.

But I also believe we direct ourselves alot of the time, and think we are doing the right thing.

A few questions I think we can ask ourselves when dealing with a difficult situation and we are tempted to back up and quit...

Is this bringing me joy? (not temporary happiness, but JOY)

Am I bringing God glory in this?

Is this hindering my relationship with Him? 

Am I growing?  

This is my personal process.  It works for me.  And if something is not healthy for me, I am learning that I am valuable enough to determine what I allow in my borders.  Not because we don't care. But because we do.

But what if it isn't what He wants for us?  Emotions come and go. We can be red hot one minute, and ice cold the next.

What if we hung on just a bit longer- and something amazing was around the corner.  Only you and Him can determine what works for you- and if the timing is right.

He's a good, good daddy.  Trust Him.


Praying for patience today-
Christa <3