Don't Give Up

In this country, in every state, city and community, it is so easy to see that the world is desperate for hope. Suicide, drug use, alcoholism, and other drastic activity, notion and thought that used to extremely rare, now comes as no shock to many, as society looks for an escape from the problems that spread through our lives directly or indirectly.

Depression, despair, and discouragement fill the hearts of so many who feel hopeless. because of circumstances. There is a growing tendency to give up, and to give in. People are crumbling under the pressures of every day life and as a result they are bailing out of relationships, jobs, leadership positions, and commitments. Though retreating in defeat may be the easy way out, it is the long way to recovery and fulfillment because it only provides a temporary fix to a deeper problem. A Band-Aid will only hide burned skin, it can never restore it because burns heal from the inside out. Likewise, people can ease the pain of their hopelessness for a time with human endeavors, but true and lasting healing cannot begin until we recognize that the Great Physician alone knows the pain we feel and how to heal our pain. Only His prescription for our healing will have a lasting effect.

Think about it and if you are a reader of the Bible, take the time to read the book of Job. He didn't give up, he kept trusting.........