Do you want to give up?

Recently while in China, I had a close friend who was sharing her faith.  She had done this before and had not seen anyone make a decision to follow Jesus. She was at the end of her rope.  She said to God,” I do not feel You, I don’t know if this is even real and I am done.”  She felt an overwhelming presence that God conveyed to her: “You are equipped!”

She then asked, “Does anyone want to believe in Jesus Christ?”  At that moment one person stood up and said, “I want to.”  Then this person asked the group if anyone else wanted to.  Three others stood and said they wanted to believe.  That day four people were born into the kingdom!

Thanksgiving and Prayer

I thank my God every time I remember you.  In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.  Philippians 1:3-6 (NIV)

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.  1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NIV)

Have you given up?  Do you just not know anymore?  Are you seeking God with reading His Word, praying, and giving your life to Him?

Don’t give up just surrender!