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Good morning Rally Point members. I am sure there are many like me who sometimes think to ourselves, why continue? It would be so much easier to rollover and go back to sleep. As much as I would like to just chuck in all in, there is something inside of me that says, keep going. Much of what I feel compelled to do is to share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. I am fully aware that some will not be interested and I accept that, begrudgingly. It is the ones who have a vocal objection or a nasty remark that seems to get to me the most. Then I get a nudge or an encouragement from someone and my resolve is strengthened. I then ask myself, is that my Lord speaking to me through someone? My conscience will not let me stop. So y’all are stuck with me. LOL

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Don’t Give Up
Article by Jon Bloom
Staff writer, desiringGod.org
“Here is a call for the endurance of the saints” (Revelation 14:12).

We all long for rest from the fatigue of living. God placed the desire for rest in our souls, and he promises to fulfill it: “I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish” (Jeremiah 31:25).

The “Now” and “Not Yet” of Our Rest

In a very real way, Jesus gives rest to “all who labor and are heavy laden” and come to him (Matthew 11:28). But in this age, we cannot find complete rest.

“God will give you his grace in your time of need, and it will be sufficient for you, even in the very worst times.” Tweet Share on Facebook
In this age, Jesus grants us the gospel rest of ceasing the impossible labor of self-atonement for our sins (2 Corinthians 5:21). But in embracing the gospel, we find ourselves also drafted into a war — a war to keep believing the gospel and a war to keep spreading it to others. In this age we “strive to enter that [complete] rest” of the age to come (Hebrews 4:11).

Wars are exhausting — especially long ones. That’s why you are often tired. Many soldiers, who experience the fierceness of combat, want to get out of it. That’s why you’re tempted to escape. That’s why you’re tempted to give up.

Don’t Give Up

But don’t give up. No, rather “take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded” (2 Chronicles 15:7).

Don’t give up when that familiar sin, still crouching at your door after all these years, pounces again with temptation.

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Don’t give up when you feel that deep soul weariness from long battles with persistent weaknesses.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Don’t give up when your long asked-and-sought-and-knocked-for prayers have not yet been answered.

And he told them [the parable of the persistent widow] to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. (Luke 18:1)
Don’t give up when the devil’s fiery darts of doubt find flesh and make you reel.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. . . . In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. (Ephesians 6:13, 16)
“Don’t give up when the field the Lord has assigned you to is hard and the harvest does not look promising.” Tweet Share on Facebook
Don’t give up when the fragmenting effect of multiple pressures seems relentless.

But as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger . . . (2 Corinthians 6:4–5)
Don’t give up when the field the Lord has assigned you to is hard and the harvest does not look promising.

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9)
Don’t give up when you labor in obscurity and you wonder how much it even matters.

“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:4)
Don’t give up when your reputation is damaged because you are trying to be faithful to Jesus.

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” (Matthew 5:11)
Don’t give up when waiting on God seems endless.

Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:30–31)
Don’t give up when you have failed in sin. Don’t wallow. Repent (again), get your eyes off yourself (again), and fix your eyes on Jesus (again). Get up and get back in the fight.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9); if we are faithless, he remains faithful — for he cannot deny himself. (2 Timothy 2:13)
Hope and Help in the Hard

“Don’t give up when you have failed in sin. Don’t wallow. Get up and get back in the fight.” Tweet Share on Facebook
Living by faith in “things not seen” is hard (Hebrews 11:1). Jesus reminds us: “the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:14). But the way has always been hard, and you are not alone in the difficulty. You are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who have passed this way ahead of you (Hebrews 12:1). Many have suffered far more and have remained faithful. Remember them and imitate their faith (Hebrews 13:7).

Above all, remember Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:8). Jesus knows your works (Revelation 2:2) and he understands your war (Hebrews 12:3). His grace will be given to you in your time of need (Hebrews 4:16) and it will be sufficient for you, even at the very worst times (2 Corinthians 12:9).

So, look to Jesus (Hebrews 12:2), “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12), and finish your race (2 Timothy 4:7). When you have done the will of God, you will receive what is promised: his great and eternal reward (Hebrews 10:35–36). Measured by eternity, the hardships of this life will not be long, and “by your endurance you will gain your lives” (Luke 21:19).

Don’t give up.

Jon Bloom (@Bloom_Jon) serves as author, board chair, and co-founder of Desiring God. He is author of three books, Not by Sight, Things Not Seen, and Don’t Follow Your Heart. He and his wife have five children and make their home in the Twin Cities.

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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence - Wow, lot's of great feedback on your response today Gene. You nailed it brother! You and Linda Lawrence have a great evening Gene!
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - yes, I am pleasantly surprised, but feeling really happy for them. I so enjoy sharing the different perspectives that is found in God’s Word. I always pray that the things I share are uncompromisingly accurate and of value to some folks here. Linda and I wish you and yours a blessed evening my friend.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence - Thank you my brother ! Blessings !!!
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I pray that you and I persevere with joy day-by-day and that we encourage those who are struggling to carry on, my friend and brother-in-Christ PO1 H Gene Lawrence and sister-in-Christ Linda Lawrence.
LORD I lift up each and every despondent person to YOU – the suicidal, the mentally ill, those suffering from depression, PTSD, head trauma, and every other debilitating condition. I pray that YOU enable each to rest and sleep tonight and give them relief from suicidal thoughts as well as homicidal thoughts.
I pray that YOU lead trustworthy people to each despondent person to be a true friend to them and to build accountability in the relationship.
LORD YOU bring us into trials to grow us. I am grateful that YOU always ripen the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in us, just in time: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
I pray for endurance in doing good and carrying on through all that lies in the future. Enable and empower us to the run the race to bring glory to YOU.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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Good Thursday morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs I am constantly thinking about how to improve the services we provide. Sometimes I get frustrated with those who just want to complain or won't reach back when we reach out but I can't give up because there are those who truly want and need our assistance. That's what keeps me going. That occasional response of "thanks for being there" or "you listened" is enough to keep me at it for weeks. Find your passion and then keep going.
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Thanks for being there, Charlie!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Lt Col Charlie Brown - Great quote on the topic talking about something you can't get off your mind. I have a dozen of those going right now and I won't give up on achieving them Charlie. Based on how you responded I doubt you will either. Give our best to Tom and have a great evening Charlie!
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I pray that you and I persevere with joy day-by-day and that we encourage those who are struggling to carry on, my friend and brother-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
LORD I lift up each and every despondent person to YOU – the suicidal, the mentally ill, those suffering from depression, PTSD, head trauma, and every other debilitating condition. I pray that YOU enable each to rest and sleep tonight and give them relief from suicidal thoughts as well as homicidal thoughts.
I pray that YOU lead trustworthy people to each despondent person to be a true friend to them and to build accountability in the relationship.
LORD YOU bring us into trials to grow us. I am grateful that YOU always ripen the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in us, just in time: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
I pray for endurance in doing good and carrying on through all that lies in the future. Enable and empower us to the run the race to bring glory to YOU.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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Good Thursday Morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs from a still sunny Fort Myers, FL!!!
I am working for my Son's It company again this Thursday as I have the online capability to operate from anywhere where there is an Internet Connection! LOL!

"Never Give Up Day!" I won't give up on posting my full response, will try to catch up with all of you by my lunch hour!!! Have a wonderful day, Mikel!

I have not given up responding to this post! I am eating my lunch and listening to Neil Diamond's song "Be" which I just posted... it is beautiful...

Not giving up is really all about perseverance... When one takes on a job, on a mission, takes on a project, or takes on assisting another, it requires perseverance! To say you are giving up mans you have succumbed to defeat... Whenever I take on a project, I have to see it through to the conclusion I had envisioned, sometimes to a fault... That does not mean that one cannot take a pause...a pause to reassess, to find a solution to a stumbling block...as I sometimes do...but when one buys in one should not cave in, should not give up...Pause or stumble maybe, but never give up... Keep plugging away!


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"We've discuss not giving up before, but my quotes are inspired by those who think it's time to throw in the towel and it's not - stay the course, never give in or give up on life - you have important things left to do in this life!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs






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Sgt (Join to see) - Great thoughts today on not giving up and you didn't Kerry. You got it posted and your moving right along today. Hopefully by this evening you officially be part of the 1,000,000 Top Influence Club. Headed that way brother! Your comments on not giving up and perseverance were right on and one we need to communicate everyday to our veterans that are down and out, suffering from Invisible disabilities, and fighting to get their VA Benefits - never give up. Have a great evening and enjoy that beautiful sunset there in Fort Meyers, FL Kerry!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Thank you, Mikel!
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I pray that you and I persevere with joy day-by-day and that we encourage those who are struggling to carry on, my friend and brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
LORD I lift up each and every despondent person to YOU – the suicidal, the mentally ill, those suffering from depression, PTSD, head trauma, and every other debilitating condition. I pray that YOU enable each to rest and sleep tonight and give them relief from suicidal thoughts as well as homicidal thoughts.
I pray that YOU lead trustworthy people to each despondent person to be a true friend to them and to build accountability in the relationship.
LORD YOU bring us into trials to grow us. I am grateful that YOU always ripen the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in us, just in time: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
I pray for endurance in doing good and carrying on through all that lies in the future. Enable and empower us to the run the race to bring glory to YOU.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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