Do Not Give Up

This is my favorite verse and it applies to absolutely everything in life that I struggle with. Every day can be challenging, but especially if you are trying to do good. Whether you are in a tough season with your kids, disagreeing with your spouse or trying desperately to get back on the workout wagon. It is usually easier to give up when situations get tough, or make the wrong choice. So for today, we get to start again and have the courage to keep on…and not give up.

Whatever season and struggle you are experiencing with your little ones, believe in them and do not give up.

Just because you had a rough day yesterday with your little ones, start over today, forgive them, forgive yourself, and do not give up.

Keep doing what is right with your kids, continue the path, expect good choices, forgive bad ones, and do not give up. Some seasons take awhile to get through. Remember, this too shall pass…just do not give up.

Stop arguing with your spouse and talk through your differences. It is ok to disagree. Be honest about how you feel in a loving tone, and stop holding on to frustrations. Forgive, forget, and do not give up.

Be kind to others. Kindness matters. Kind is more important than cool every single day, so do not fall into that trap. Keep on being kind to others and do not give up.

Do not fall into the gossip trap. It is everywhere and it can be easy to fall into. Words are powerful. Use them to lift others up and make them feel good. It can be tough and uncomfortable, depending on the group you are with…but do not give up.

Be brave in your choices, so that others want to be brave in their choices…and do not give up.

Do small things with love every day to make someone else feel good. When you are having a bad day, you can restart at any time. Breathe, pray, take a moment, or many for yourself, and do not give up.

Empower yourself to do what YOU believe in, not what others believe in. Stay the course, regardless of the naysayers and do not give up on what you believe.

Love on your family. Hold them tight. Hug them more. Make them feel good and do not give up on them ever.

Be there for others, especially when they are in a tough season. They need us. They need to know that we care and that we will not give up on them.

Get back on the healthy wagon today. Only you can take care of yourself, so do not give up.

Say NO when you need to, and YES when you want to, and even when you don’t, try again and do not give up on what really matters to you ever.

If you have a dream, stay the course and believe in your dream. Find time and energy and goals to pursue your dream. Do not give up on your dream ever.

Even though you haven’t written on your blog in months, are struggling with wanting a new name for your blog, have post it notes everywhere with ideas to develop, and can not seem to find time to create….do not give up.

We get to do this life thing once. Make it yours, choose good, choose love, celebrate others, enjoy it, and do not give up on yourself EVER.

Do not give up on making choices that please God, not men. This is of the most important and easy to slide into the pleasing of others. Love others and be kind to others, but we do not need to please others if it does not please God. This my friends is tough, and not always comfortable. This takes courage, everyday courage. Live to please God…and do not give up on this EVER.

BTW you can purchase the framed art print used in this post at Allison Marie Design.

Enjoy today,

Kelley