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Gasping Out?

The race is a marathon. Why should you give up now? The journey is far dear. I want to encourage people that are running the race faithfully, fighting the good fight of faith and holding on to the testimony of Christ they have received, that the Lord is for and with you. Don't gasp out now. Don't give up.

 Those that run, do it to gain something. They pursue and strife to get what others also want. So giving up isn't a choice for them, but they must press the more. And Paul the apostle said:
 You've all been to the sta­dium and seen the athletes race. Ev­eryone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tar­nishes and fades. You're af­ter one that's gold eternally. I don't know about you, but I'm running hard for the fin­ish line. I'm giving it ev­ery­thing I've got. No sloppy living for me! I'm staying alert and in top con­dition.(1 Corinthians 9:24-26; MSG)

If everything is hard and the world has no meaning to you, just hang in there and let God do His thing. The first thing to know is that he loves you still. When your strength is tested and found to be little, hold on to the source of all strengths. Do not let Him go like Jacob and until your strength is renewed.

When the situation wants you to back out, it's time to hold on still. Jesus is the way and He loves you. He won't leave you until you have your victory in your hands. There are people who are following your Footsteps. They are taking after your steps in the way(Christ Jesus). They want to be like you. Will you fail God with your unbelief or your invisible followers(people you don't know are there, but they are definitely watching and following and bring more people into the kingdom)?

Always see the gasping out situation as a place of struggle or a valley of decision and the only thing that can tell where you'll fall is your choice. Just hold on brethren. His grace is available for you and he will make His strength known in your weakness. Believe this and press on to the high calling.

Remember the answered prayers, your testimonies, the victory behind the challenge and souls that will be encouraged and challenged to do the right thing. You as a Christian wherever you are must be the standard. 

Will Christ's death be in vain because you fail to declare Him Lord and savior? Will the rewards of your past works be in vain? Think about it. He loves your sister than anyone else can on this planet. Brother, He's the help and will always come through for you. Look up to the hills and receive strength.

 SHALOM!!!
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