Stay the Course

Jayden sighed, staring at his unfinished homework. “What’s the point?” he muttered. School felt overwhelming, basketball tryouts were tough, and even his friendships seemed shaky. He was ready to quit everything.

In today’s world, young people tend to abandon their commitments easily. They get tired of anything and just check out. This isn’t the faith lifestyle we’ve been called to live; it indicates a problem. Faith requires stability, doggedness, staying power, and even patience. Faith never gives up. What such folks may not realise is that they’re giving Satan the opportunity to hinder them from fulfilling the will and purpose of God for their lives. He disrupts their jobs, tries to ruin their business or destabilise their relationships, and they just give up. No; don’t allow it. Resist the devil and he’ll flee from you (James 4:7).

Faith isn’t just for getting what you want from God; faith is for living for God and establishing His righteousness in the earth, irrespective and independent of circumstances. So, being tired of everything and “chickening out” is not an option for the child of God. You can’t just decide to abandon your ministry and academics because you’re facing challenges. Put your faith to work; become earnest and importunate in prayer and intercession; don’t chicken out. The Bible says, “You are a poor specimen if you can’t stand the pressure of adversity.” (Proverbs 24:10). The mind plays a crucial role in this process. It is often attacked by Satan with doubts and negative thoughts. You must actively reject those thoughts that do not align with God’s truth and instead, let your eyes look straight on. Set your heart on the right course, on what God has said concerning you. Don’t deviate from the vision; focus on His Word. Set your affections on Christ and His Word, and your faith will always prevail.