Don’t Give Up on You
Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door. – Emily Dickinson
You have a dream. You intend to move closer to your dream every day. But life gets in the way and there are nights when you lie awake feeling frustrated. Sometimes you even feel hopeless. You see the life that could be; but isn’t right now. No matter how far away your dream may seem, believe this:
Don’t give up on you.
You speak and it feels like no one is listening. You have a creative approach to a problem but there’s not an audience to hear it. You want others to pay attention and then act based on your ideas. You want to be understood. The status quo continues and your voice is not heard. No matter how misunderstood you may feel, believe this:
Don’t give up on you.
You crave the touch from another. You close your eyes and see yourself creating a life with someone who shares the same ideas, passions and desires as you do. After several misses, you continue to wait for this person to walk into your life. You may even begin to wonder if something is wrong with you. No matter how elusive love may feel, believe this:
Don’t give up on you.
You recall the mistakes you made. You consider the sins that have been committed against you. You see your life in the past tense and don’t think you can move forward. No matter how stuck you may feel, believe this:
Don’t give up on you.
One simple truth
When you feel like giving up remember this one, simple truth: You are loved.
Believe in this truth and use this certainty to rely on your faith and allow it to hold you together. Because you are loved, you will be given what you need to sustain you through the tough times. All you have to do is open your heart and allow His love to flow through.
Lift up your eyes and see your dream play out in your mind. This dream, your passion, was placed in you for a reason: because it is your life’s purpose. Believe in it and see the things you do each day to inch closer to it. The steps may be small and the progress slow, but take a good look. You will see yourself moving a little closer each day. When you are feeling frustrated with the pace, remember things unfold on His time; not yours.
Lift up your voice and claim your dignity. It doesn’t matter if no one is listening because God is there to acknowledge your worth. Proclaim your value, announce your beauty and declare your gifts. Use your voice to tell the world you are enough because God says you are enough for Him.
Lift up your heart and allow it to breathe in the love that is meant just for you. There is another heart that beats just like yours. Believe this heart will be brought closer. Have faith God will create the perfect cadence. Listen for this tempo and wait for its rhythm. You will know when this heart is getting closer because the sound will be deafening. He won’t let you miss it.
Lift up your arms and allow His grace to wash over you. When you do, mistakes will be properly categorized and the sins of others will stop inflicting their damage. Let grace take you from the place where you find doubt and to a place of confidence and trust.
No matter how you may feel today, believe this: Don’t give up on you because you do have value and you are already loved.
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Dare to dream. Dreams can come true. Thanks for sharing!!
I love this!!! I want everyone to see it, so it’ll be on my blog and on facebook! Thanks Alex
So true and beautifully written as well Alex, and to quote one of my favourite author’s “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, he will achieve” Its all in the mind!! Sincere best wishes, David
This is just what I needed right now. It touched me deeply. Thank You.
Thank you for this timely piece. As a 43yr old mom who has yet to begin her own personal journey I needed to be reminded. I think I might just print this one out. I am sure in the next two years, as I begin school to work towards my nursing degree I will need these words!!
Oh and I want to add, your articles are so helpful in rethinking and my own personal growth! Keep up the good work, you are a blessing to me!!
“Don’t Give Up” by Yolanda Adams was my song at Breakthrough, so this was a great reminder for me today–thanks!
Thank you for this dream, i have nearly given up had the thought of ending my life , you have inspired me believing their is still hope for the hopeless may God bless you family…JOY FROM OXFORD
We’ve all had those times where we’ve given up due to lack of progress. We’ve seen the end result in our mind but it’s not within reach. It’s important that we understand not to give up on ourselves!
@ Eli: Yes, dreams do come true. It will take time and will take us in directions we had never planned, but we will get there.
@ Mair: Thanks for sharing this post – I really appreciate it.
@ David. Powerful quote and adds beautifully to the message of this post. Thanks!
@ Danielle: So glad you found it, too.
@ Mary: We will all be cheering for you. Good luck in nursing school.
@ Julie: My song was It’s My Life.” Both speak to the empowerment we do have; but sometimes forget.
@ Joy: My hope is you will stay inspired. Hang in there and never doubt your worth.
@ Jarrod: Amen my friend.
Alex,
Well said. In my life, I choose to allow my heart to remain completely open and stand in Faith regardless of external circumstances. When I feel discouraged or disappointed, I go someplace in Nature (easy to do since I live on a boat) and I give it to God. I also know if I haven’t been to the beach or hiking trail in a bit, it’s because I’m avoiding an Answer that I know might be different from what I want to hear, or require more work than I think I can manage…
I’ve learned to dream big. I’ve learned that God places miracles in my life far bigger than I can imagine, but I have to be open and ready to receive them….So I keep my heart open–whether it hurts or is joy filled, it’s always open…
@ JoyChristin: Nature is indeed a wonderful place to ask and then wait for the answer. Nature is where miracles happen every day, so I’m not surprised you find faith there. Thanks for sharing your heart.
Well written post. As in Deuteronomy 31:8 – “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” So as He never give up on us, we should not never give up on ourselves too.
Amen.
Thanks for sharing.
@ Alex: Amen indeed. You are right, we will never be alone. With His support and love all things are possible.
Well written post. As in Deuteronomy 31:8 – “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” So as He never give up on us, we should not never give up on ourselves too.
Amen.
Thanks for sharing.
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Keep trying
“Don’t give up on you”
Niluka
I’ve really enjoyed this. thanks
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