DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN’T ANYMORE?
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. (Hebrews 12:1 NLT)
What can we do when we feel like giving up? What do we do when we feel that we can’t keep going with a difficult situation in the family, work, school, or ministry?
1. Remember and observe other people who, through faith, have already gotten past similar situations to ours.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith,… Hebrews 12:1 NLT
We are not the only ones who have suffered something in particular, there are many other human beings who have gone through the same thing and gotten past it.
2. Remove all weight that was agonizing you, especially that of sin.
We should also get rid of all painful memories, thoughts that we are victims, self-pity and distance ourselves from toxic people
.…let us strip off every weight that slows us down… (Hebrews 12:1 NLT)
3. Let’s be patient.
Let’s remember that life is more like a marathon and not a 100 meter dash
.…And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. (Hebreos 12:1 NTV)
4. Let’s place our eyes on Christ.
Placing our confidence in people can make us feel disappointed, but Jesus is our best example to follow and we can trust him completely.
We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. (Hebrews 12:2 NLT).
Think about it:
What burdens do you need to get rid off to be able to advance? What sin have you been battling with? Do you know anybody who has gone through a similar situation to yours and has surpassed it with God’s help? In what way would it help you to fix your eyes on Jesus and not on your problems?
