“I am not able to carry all this people alone; the burden is too heavy for me. If you will treat me like this, kill me at once, if I find favor in your sight, that I may not see my wretchedness.” The Words of Moses, spoken to God from Numbers 11:14-15

When you Feel Like Giving Up Reasons why some give up on God, and what we should do when we feel that way

Because Tragedy Strikes When You Feel Like Giving Up Because Tragedy Strikes Despite being blameless in character, and regularly offering burnt offerings on behalf of each of his children, Job lost his children, possessions, and health. Yet never gave up. Book of Job The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:15-18 Rather than being anxious, take it to God and He will provide peace, that will guard our hearts. Philippians 4:6-7. God offers peace that nothing in the world can provide: John 14:27.

Because Someone Disappoints/Wrongs Us When You Feel Like Giving Up Because Someone Disappoints/Wrongs Us David and Absalom: 2 Samuel 13:1-19:8. Despite rape, murder and treason from his sons, David never gave up on God. Job: Job 2:9-10. In the midst of horrendous suffering, Job’s Wife encouraged him to “curse God and die”. His friends said he was to blame. Parable of the Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32. The son had left home and wasted his inheritance with wild living. When his father’s saw his son from afar, ran out to meet him…..

Because Someone Disappoints/Wrongs Us When You Feel Like Giving Up Because Someone Disappoints/Wrongs Us Joseph: Genesis 37-50. Jesus tells us to Love our Enemies. Matthew 5:43- 48 Bless those who Persecute You: Romans 12:14-21.

When You Feel Like Giving Up Because You have Failed David’s sin with Bathsheba: 2 Samuel 11-12. David’s attitude reflected in Psalms 32. Peter: Denied the Lord three times, with cursing. Luke 22:31-62. Peter: Hypocritically avoided Gentiles and was confronted by Paul. Galatians 2:11-13.

When You Feel Like Giving Up Because the World Seems So Attractive Demas (2 Timothy 4:10) & the Rich Young Ruler (Matthew 19:16-22) chose this world. Moses gave up life as an Egyptian Prince to suffer hardship with God’s people. Hebrews 11:25 Elijah believed he was the only one remaining in Israel who had remained faithful to God. 1 Kings 19:1-18

When You Feel Like Giving Up Because the World Seems So Attractive The world and all that is desirable about it is passing away. 1 John 2:15-17; 2 Corinthians 4:18 Even if we could gain everything the world has to offer, it still wouldn’t be worth losing our souls for it. Matthew 16:26 Friendship with the world is enmity with God. James 4:4 The wisdom of the world is foolishness with God. I Corinthians 1:20-30. Don’t be tricked by it. Colossians 2:8.

When You Feel Like Giving Up Remember that our faithfulness will pay off Don’t grow weary! We will reap in due time if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 Remember that God has provided us with the tools to overcome the fiery darts of Satan! Ephesians 6 God will provide us a way to overcome! 1 Corinthians 10:13 God expects us to continue to pray and not lost heart!. Luke 18:1 God sees when we are persecuted and will reward us accordingly. Matthew 5:11-12