Have you felt like giving up and just throwing in the towel? Maybe you have grown tired of all the battles and struggles because all the disappointments have caused your hope to fade.
I understand that. What is more important is the fact that Jesus understands, too. Don’t forget that He was tempted to take short cuts and quit when He was fasting in the desert for 40 days. But He pressed on. He did not quit. The number one thing the enemy would like to get us to do is to quit. It may be quitting your marriage, quitting your dream or even quitting your walk with the Lord.
There are times when we all go through the pit of life and we all go through times when it feels like we’ve hit bottom. But Deuteronomy 33:27 says, “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” No matter how low you feel—you are still in His arms, never out of His reach.
I have had prayers answered and I have had prayers go unanswered. I have had miracles happen and I have endured huge disappointments. I have had high mountains where God gave me things, showed me beautiful insights into His Word and in specific situations, amused me in amazing ways. I have also had low, low valleys where I felt God had forsaken me. But I am not in this for what I can get out of Jesus. I’m in this because He loved me first and gave Himself for me. Scripture says, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
He will not forsake you. He will never leave you (Deuteronomy 31:6). As you’re drawing close to Him, He’s drawing close to you. Be encouraged as you are fasting and praying for more of His presence.