Don’t Give Up

Today, I had one of those days—the doubts felt louder than my faith, and the thought of giving up lingered longer than I’d like to admit. As an author and someone walking in obedience to God, there are moments when this journey feels harder than I imagined. One of the biggest challenges for me is trusting God’s timing. It can be hard to stay obedient when things aren’t unfolding as expected. There are days I feel like I’ve poured out my heart in obedience, only to see little return, and it leaves me wondering: God, are you sure? Am I enough for this calling? Is this really what you want me to do?  But even in these moments of discouragement, I’m reminded of something deeper. I said “no” to God for ten years before I finally gave him my “yes.” For a decade, I ran from this calling. And now that I’ve stepped into it, I know I can’t go back. Giving up isn’t an option for me—not because of my strength but because I know I am anointed. God didn’t bring me this far to leave me. I know he has a plan for my life and my words, even when I can’t see the full picture. Feeling like giving up doesn’t mean I’ve failed; it’s a reminder that this journey isn’t meant to be easy. It’s a refining process, one that teaches me to trust God’s timing and his purpose for me. If you’re in a season where giving up feels easier, I encourage you to pause and look back at why you started. Trust that God didn’t place this calling on your heart without reason. Obedience isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. Someone out there needs your story, your words, and your testimony. So today, I choose to press on—knowing that even on the hard days, God’s plan is greater than my doubt. And I hope you choose the same.

Here’s to staying the course and trusting God.