Thanks for that. I remember forwarding that to you.
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From: "Pat Ferguson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 11:31 AM
Subject: Don't Give Up


>                         Don't Give Up!
> 
> 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 The Message
> 13 No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the
> course of what others have had to face. All you need to
> remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never let
> you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to help
> you come through it.
> 
> All of us have been tempted to lose hope and give up. But we
> always have a choice: focus on God and stay in faith, or focus
> on the problem and give up.
> 
> Problems -- no matter how huge they seem to us -- are no
> problem to God. Nothing is too hard, or complicated, for God to
> solve. But God wants us to trust Him.
> 
> So what should you do when you are being tempted and feel like
> giving in and giving up?
> 
> Refuse!
> 
> Just keep your focus on the Lord and rejoice in His
> faithfulness. Remember that God cannot lie, and will never
> fail. God will see you through.
> 
> HEBREWS 10:23 NKJ
> 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without
> wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
> 
> When the devil tries to steal your faith, he tries to get you
> to quit speaking in agreement with the Word of God. Don't let
> it happen! Hold fast to speaking your faith! Keep on saying
> what the Word of God says about you and your situation. Don't
> be moved by the circumstances.
> 
> GALATIANS 6:9 NIV
> 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time
> we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
> 
> Don't grow weary. Keep your eyes on the Lord. His Word will
> work and produce a harvest of blessing in your life. Don't
> doubt it!
> 
> SAY THIS: I will keep trusting in God and never give up!