Don't Give Up

DON’T GIVE UP
By Rick Goad

It seems in life when you have dream
Some may laugh and call it extreme.
But all I know is keep moving on.
Make good decisions and answer your call.
I know that you can make it.
Just believe it in your heart.

Don’t give up! Don’t give in.
And I know it’s time you win.
There’s nothing greater than living your life
With people you love right by your side.
Everyday I pray that you will always find the way.
Don’t give up! Don’t give in.
You can win. You can win.

All disappointments, talking your dream,
Holding you back from what you can be.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life
Believe in your dream and hold on tight.
I know that you can make it.
Just believe it in your heart.
Don’t give up! Don’t give in.

And I know it’s time you win.
There’s nothing greater than living your life
With people you love right by your side.
Everyday I pray that you will always find the way.
Don’t give up! Don’t give in.
You can win. You can win.

Don’t give up! Don’t give in.
And I know it’s time you win.
There’s nothing greater than living your life
With people you love right by your side.
Everyday I pray that you will always find the way.
Don’t give up! Don’t give in.
You can win. You can win.

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Christmas is the most exciting time; celebrations are everywhere. Joyous music, wonderful sounds of laughter fill the cold and chilly air. The different kinds of smell of food, chocolate and sweets are so inviting. The lovely cards, the unexpected phone calls, emails are still coming putting a smile on our face knowing someone are thinking about us.

Yet, Christmas is also a time when memories of sadness are so real about a deceased loved one no longer present with us; it's a time full of stress to meet year's end needs, with lots of things to finish before the the new year starts. It's a time when all of your energy levels could be drained up to meet high demands from families, jobs or just life in general.

Whatever it is don't ever give up; no matter how low the fund is God will meet your needs; no matter how bad the economy is you will survive; no matter how sad your life may be due to unforseen circumstances beyond your control you will not lose your mind; no matter how extremely cold the weather or how hot it may be, it will be right again; no matter how hard life may be for you without your loved ones beside you, a right person will be just along the way; no matter how many times you may have thoughts about giving it up or that you are tired and don't want to try to work things out anymore, give it one more try. God never give up on you.

Don't ever give up. Life is very precious. God is still very present beside you because He said He will never leave you. He won't forsake you. He will open a way of escape for you. The storm may be passing by, but it soon will be over, and the sun will shine again. There is always hope in the midst of despair; there is still love, plenty of God's love around us.

Just look around you. Look at the flowers of the field. Look at the birds in the air. Look at the hairs on your head. Look up and look beyond your present circumstances and see hope, God's rays of hope are burning through the clouds of doubt and fear and despair. Look into the future and take that step of faith into the unknown, God will meet you there always. He never fails you. Trust Him today and tomorrow. Trust Him now and you will never be the same again.

God loves you. Remember you are so dear to Him.

Pastor Linh