Don’t ever give up on me

I will be faithful to all that your word reveals — so don’t ever give up on me! Psalm 119:8 (TPT)

Have you ever found yourself wondering - what do we do when those days arrive? You know, the tough days to get through and make you feel like giving up? Well, let's talk about it!

We have all been in a place where it seems like everyone has given up on us, and it hurts. I have felt it there - those moments when life seems so obscure that we believe God has looked away. 

Life is a collection of ups and downs, good and bad moments, days of joy, grief, hope and despair. Those grey days, as I call them, will inevitably arrive. What should we do when such days come?

Christians have not been promised a life free of trouble, trials, and hardship. On the contrary, Jesus said we will face difficulties in this life. As you read these lines, you may be going through hardship. Maybe you received a life-threatening medical report, going through a painful divorce, or experiencing the betrayal of someone you love and trust. Trust that although you may not understand it, God does.  

The Psalms are genuinely remarkable. Their poetic language, profound insights, and prophetic nature have captivated readers for centuries. They offer a unique perspective on the human experience and provide comfort and guidance in times of trouble. If you haven't already, explore the Psalms for yourself. You may be surprised by how much they have to offer. But for now, one verse from Psalm 119 will suffice.

The English Standard Version translates it in the following way:

I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!
Psalm 119:8

The psalmist was familiar with the pain and challenges of life. He made a powerful declaration despite his grief, unbelief, distress, and hurt. He acknowledged that the Word of God reveals who He is and what He does for us. 

He intentionally pinned the phrase, “I will be faithful to all that your Word reveals...” To be faithful means to remain loyal and unwavering in allegiance and affection. Where do we find our loyalty when life becomes difficult? Are we true to the one we claim to believe in? Is our allegiance to the Word of God?  

Have you ever wondered what the Scripture reveals to us during pain? It's easy to lose hope and feel defeated when we're suffering, but the truth is that Scripture has a lot to say about the meaning of pain. We can find comfort and guidance during these difficult times by turning to the Bible. So why not take a moment to explore what the Scripture teaches us about the purpose of pain? Be prepared to encounter unexpected findings. Explore life-changing revelations that will set your heart ablaze with passion for God and empower you to soar to new heights in your faith.

The one constant throughout the biblical narrative is God's faithfulness and closeness to his people. The Bible tells us: 

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

And saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18 (NASB)

I don't know what has caused your heart, life, and spirit to break so profoundly that you feel hopeless. I know the God who promised to save all broken, hurting, or lost. He is nearby and wants to come to you, step in, and rescue you from negative thoughts, feelings of abandonment, and self-pity. God is unchangeable (immutable). If He worked out something good in the past, He will surely do it today and tomorrow.

During the last trimester of 2023, I learned that people, including myself, can cause pain or hurt intentionally or unintentionally. As a redeemed sinner, I still await my promised glorified body as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 (NASB):

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown ba perishable body, it is raised can imperishable body;

it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

Knowing that I am not alone in this struggle gives me the strength to keep going and striving towards righteousness. Let us hold on to hope and persistently strive towards a life of holiness that can only be attained through Christ.

On October 22, 2023, my life fell apart due to a lie thrown at me by the devil. He employed someone in a position of power to spiritually and emotionally strike and shake me. Ever since that fateful day, I have been praying with all my heart, “Please don't give up on me, Father. May your character and love be revealed to me as I turn the pages of Scripture to find you there.” I am confident that God will lead me towards a brighter future, per His perfect will for my life. Believe me when I say this - he will never give up on us, no matter what. We are in this together, and he's got our backs. Let's keep pushing forward and never lose hope!