Give up or Get up

Alright, so I have shared before that I am steadfast; my Mom calls me bullheaded, my wife calls me stubborn, I am steadfast. There isn't a lot of quit in me. Yeah, there have been times that I wanted to take a break, get away from it all, get time to relax and think, BUT, seldom has it ever been to where I was ready to quit.

Don't you want to see things to the end? Don't you want to see where this blessing of life is going to take you? Yes, there are bad things in this world. Yes, there are bad people in this world. Yes, even good people will let us down from time to time. Yes, even those we love the most and are closest to will disappoint us. I know, for I have.

Today's word is an anonymous quote that reminds me not to give up: "The most amazing things in life tend to happen right at the moment you're about to give up hope."

While some will find the quote a little sappy, it is absolutely try. We get two choices most of the time - we can either get up or give up. There isn't much in between. There isn't much other that you can choose. You can either give up or you can get up. Being a winner doesn't mean you're the best; it just means you didn't give up. Overcoming great obstacles, defeating great challenges, facing our fears all strengthen us for the next leg of this amazing life.

Giving up only accomplishes one thing - defeat. On the other hand, getting up and getting back to it will accomplish more than you could ever imagine. Think back in your life at how difficult things have been but how GOD has helped you to accomplish great things. Those accomplishments came through a lot of hard work and even more perseverance. Those accomplishments came from getting up one more time than you were knocked down. Those accomplishments came from getting up and not giving up. The choice is ours - give up or get up.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T