We could so easily have given up

8We don’t want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of our affliction that took place in Asia. We were completely overwhelmed — beyond our strength — so that we even despaired of life itself. 9Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death, so that we would not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead. 10He has delivered us from such a terrible death, and he will deliver us. We have put our hope in him that he will deliver us again 11while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gift that came to us through the prayers of many.

                                                                          2 Corinthians 1:8-11   CSB

We can allow ourselves to become so involved  with things going wrong that, we can begin to feel like everything is against us and that we haven't a friend in the world. Sometimes God allows situations in our life to appear hopeless because, He is trying to direct your focus onto Him. You may feel like giving up because you can't seem to  fix the situation you are in and no one you know is capable of fixing it either.

All of our Human Resources have been depleted. But Paul offers a key principal in this next statement: 'We felt that we had received the sentence of death, so that we would not trust in ourselves but, in God who raise the dead. We have put our trust in Him.' 2 Cor 1:9-10.

So basically, when you feel that the chips are down, don't give up. There is always a solution, you just have to find it. So don't give up too early, the solution may be just around the corner, so be patient.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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