Galatians 6:9  
 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

• DAILY READING          1 Thessalonians 2:1-16; Isaiah 14-16; Psalm 113
In 1832, at 23 years old, Abraham Lincoln became partner in a small store. However, the business ended in bankruptcy. The same year, he ran for the legislature only to fail in the election. In 1833, he failed in business again. Then he took a job as a surveyor, only to have his creditors levy on his instruments, without which he could not continue. In 1834, Lincoln was elected to the legislature, but within a few months his fiancée died, leading him to a nervous breakdown. He had to be taken 300 miles away to the home of his devoutly Christian parents, to recuperate. Again he tried to rebuild his life. He ran for Speaker of the State House and lost. In 1843, he ran for nomination for congress and was resoundingly defeated. In 1846 he was finally elected to Congress, but after a two year term his constituents refused to re-elect him. He tried to earn a living as a land officer and was rejected for that office in 1849. He ran for the Senate in 1854 but had to step aside for another candidate. He was defeated for nomination as vice president in the convention of 1856. He tried for the Senate again in 1858. He was overwhelmingly defeated. Finally in 1860 he was elected President of the United States. 

Because Abraham Lincoln refused to quit, he eventually won. 

Galatians 6:9 says ‘And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not..’

Everyone faces difficulties. We all sometimes have obstacles that may seem impossible to overcome. But understand that, if only you can stand strong in the midst of these trials and difficulties, you will surely win in the end. The only difference between a piece of black charcoal and a priceless diamond is the amount of pressure that it’s endured. When you endure to the end, you will surely reap. 

Life may be full of challenges, and there will be giants on the road to your Canaan, but determine that by God’s help you will overcome. 

2 Corinthians 2:14 says ‘Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ’

To triumph always, means you will be challenged always. But understand that each storm only comes to make you stronger and they never last forever. And with the right attitude, Problems will end up promoting you. 

However one strategy the enemy often uses is to try to wear you down. If a battle is taking longer than we thought, we often tend to become weary. When you are working hard but not seeing the immediate result, the tendency is to become weary. Many people are suffering from battle fatigue.

Sometimes, it seems you have been waiting too long for your breakthrough, for your divine healing, your victory, your marriage or miracle baby. But understand that it is when you endure to the end that you reap. Therefore be prepared to keep doing all you can do until your miracle comes. 

God said “Don’t be weary in well doing”, because He knew weariness would come.  So don’t get discouraged. God is still on the throne. Your time is coming. Your due season is on the way. Keep meditating on God’s Word and hold on to His promises.

 Revelation 12:11 says ‘And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.’ 

Be ready, therefore to overcome by the blood. The blood of Jesus guarantees you victory. Today, begin to release the blood against every force of sickness, poverty, delay, evil habits and everything fighting your destiny. No matter what comes, keep pressing forward, you are closer to victory than you imagined.

Attitude determines altitude, therefore keep praising God even in the storm. And you will soon see Him turn your mourning into dancing. 
PRAYER: Lord, I am truly grateful for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. And I thank You for giving me the strength to overcome every obstacle on my way. I know that even now, You are working all things together for my good in Jesus’ Name.

QUOTE 

Your attitude always determines your altitude in life. -WORDBITE 222. 

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