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,

20 comments:

  1. 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. What a beautiful gift of encouragement!
    ~ Wendy

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

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Wow, what an encouragement. Thank you, Jeanette!

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  8. 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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  9. Five very good reasons, indeed.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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

    Carol

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

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

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

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

    God bless and have a great week :-)

    ~Ron

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

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