Sing and don’t give up

SING AND DON’T GIVE UP

“I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die” (Psalm 28:1 NLT).

Perhaps, you’ve seen funerals for famous celebrities and athletes on social media that have won trophies and millions of dollars on the game field, yet they lost the game of life by committing suicide. They gave up. People that are

We constantly see people in the news that have given up and they don’t care if they live or die. Approximately two weeks ago, the news talked about a well-known football player who lost hope, hung himself and instantly died. He gave up.
hopelessare in danger of falling into discouragement and tragic thoughts.

 “I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die” (Psalm 28:1 NLT).

Do not fall into

David knew who to run to during difficult moments and he told God that He trusted in Him.
desperation because of the depression that has wanted to attack you, neither because of the problems that only seem to get worst. Instead, do what David did:

“Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving” (Psalm 28:6-7 NLT).

1. Pray to God.

“Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy” (Psalm 28:6 NLT).

2. Trust in God.

“The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart” (Psalm 28:7 NLT).

3. Be filled with joy because of the beautiful things in life and kind people.

 “… He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy” (Psalm 28:7 NLT).

Sing all the songs at church every Sunday, whether they are your favorite or not, whether you feel like it or not just 4. Sing. sing them! Listen to music in your car or at home that will increase your faith.

“… I burst out in songs of thanksgiving” (Psalm 28:7 NLT).

Think about it:

Who or what are those giants in your life that have tried to discourage you?
What song can you sing to the Lord and declare the victory?