I get tired and frustrated sometimes.  In those moments, my discouraged heart tells me to quit.  This temptation encourages me to eat whatever I desire and fibs that I will never lose these last few pounds.  This urge to give up also spills over to my spiritual side, so I skimp on my time with God.

2 Corinthians 4:16 is, “That is why we never give up.  Through our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.”  (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  God strengthens me so I have the courage to press on. When I am weak, I must remember to reach out to Him through prayer and Bible reading.

God wants me to use my weakness to seek Him.  That is why He made me weak instead of self-sufficient.  In times of discouragement, I don’t always see God renewing my strength.  In my human nature, I focus on the negatives.  Today, I choose to concentrate on God so I can rest in His power.  With His help, I can overcome instead of giving up.