Don’t Give Up on Doing the Right Thing

[Don’t Give Up on Doing the Right Thing](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) Current Teaching Series [Doing Business with God](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) [Listen to Today's Broadcast](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) [Don’t Give Up on Doing the Right Thing](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) By By Rick Warren — January 16, 2020 [Facebook](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) [Twitter](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) [Pinterest](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) [Email](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) [Devotional image from Rick Warren](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) “Let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t get discouraged and give up” (Galatians 6:9 TLB). If things don’t happen right away or when you think they should, that doesn’t mean you should quit. You need to be diligent and have endurance. The Bible says, “Let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t get discouraged and give up” (Galatians 6:9 TLB). Is there something you feel like giving up on? Maybe it’s your marriage. It seems like it’s just dead and going nowhere. Maybe it’s your career. You’ve tried and tried and tried to make a difference, and it just isn’t happening. Maybe you feel like giving up on a dream or a goal—or even yourself. Here’s an important thing to know. A thousand years before you were born, God knew that you would be reading this today, so God could have me say this to you as a friend: Don’t give up. The tunnel may seem extremely dark right now, but there is always a light at the end. It may be just around the corner! You are known by God, loved by God—and you have a purpose that God designed you uniquely to fulfill. Don’t think what you’re doing doesn’t matter. Don’t give up on doing the right thing. Don’t think anyone would be better off without you. Those are lies from the mouth of the Devil himself. Remember what God has said about you. Remember that he wants to bless you. Don’t give up. Look up to God. Find a spiritual family—a church and a small group—to help you through the tough times. Meditate on God’s Word for encouragement. Most of all, don’t give up on God. He will never give up on you! [PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>](6XUh9TbgN:m:1:2618166767:445B9BF28C2FCEC10C893A42C7781774:r) Talk About It - What do you want to give up on today? Why does it seem like a dead end to you? - How can a spiritual family, such as a small group, help you through dark times? 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