Thursday, July 28, 2011

5 Reasons to not Give Up

1. Someone who admires you may be watching you to see how it's done. If you quit now, he or she may quit, too.

2. God loves to surprise us, suddenly. Your miracle may be in the next phone call, email, or letter.

3. I believe in you and  your gifts.

4. Jesus believes in you, and He loves you more than I do.

5. You are stronger than you think, and wiser than you've ever been before. You can use this trial to help someone else get over a bump in their road.

Please don't give up. I am confident that He who began a good work in you WILL complete it (Phil 1:6).

Prayers and hugs,
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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I'm amazed at how He makes one come across words that He knows one need to hear/read..thanks Jeanette:)

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  2. Terri TiffanyJuly 28, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Thank you for this today.

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  3. Wendy Paine MillerJuly 28, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    What a beautiful gift of encouragement!
    ~ Wendy

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  4. oodlesofgraceJuly 28, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Exactly what I needed to hear. My patience was thread-bare but I'm feeling renewed.

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  5. Emily M. AkinJuly 28, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Jeanette, I once decided to give up writing. The very next day, I got a work-for-hire assignment in the mail, totally unsolicited. God does have a great sense of humor.

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  6. Jan ClineJuly 28, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    In this world of giver-uppers Im happy to say that today marks the 38th anniversary of my marriage - with the same man! But you know that it's often the day to day things we get discouraged about. There have been many times when I wanted to give up on writing, but people like you keep me going. Thanks.

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  7. TiAnna MaeJuly 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Thanks for this Jeanette! I never knew about Phill. 1:6. I know people always say that, but I didn't realize it was a Bible verse.

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  8. Sarah ForgraveJuly 28, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Wow, what an encouragement. Thank you, Jeanette!

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  9. NancyJuly 28, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    That was so wonderful, Jeanette. I needed that today. I am thrilled that you believe in me and my gifts. What a happy thought. Bless you.

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  10. Karen LangeJuly 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Thanks Jen! This is timely. :)

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  11. AnalisaJuly 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    So needed this. Thanks Jen.

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  12. GLENDA CHILDERSJuly 28, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Five very good reasons, indeed.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  13. NancyJuly 28, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Sweet Girl, you have the gift of encouragement, don't you? This was a most uplifting post and there's no telling how many people you touched today....

    Thanks for being obedient and using your gift.....

    Hugs and blessings,
    Nancy

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  14. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    A very encouraging post, Jen. I love how God knows when I most need motivating. :)

    Carol

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  15. quietspiritJuly 28, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Jeanette:
    You are an encouragement to all who follow your blog. Thank you for this timely message.

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  16. Rhonda SchrockJuly 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Ditto the above, my friend. Keep using your gift! And be sure to take your own advice. Don't you dare quit. ;)

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  17. KarenJuly 30, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Jeanette, I so needed this today. Bless you, dear one!

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  18. North Jersey Christian Writers GroupJuly 30, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Thank you.
    Thank you.
    Thank you.
    Thank you.
    Thank you.

    5 Thank you's for your 5 reason just are not enough.
    Bless you,
    Susan

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  19. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Amen! Excellent reasons why not to give up. Especially #4 :-)

    God bless and have a great week :-)

    ~Ron

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  20. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks, Jeanette, I needed that. And this just struck me (ouch!) Levellie rhymes with levity!

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