Don’t Quit in the Middle

Rev. Dr. Lael C. Melville hikes alongside four women on a scenic forest trail at golden hour, encouraging one another as they journey together toward a mountain overlook. The image features the Prayer & Perspective devotional titled "Keep Showing Up" with Galatians 6:9.
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PERSPECTIVE

Many people begin well.

They start the journey. They make the commitment. They take the first step.

The challenge comes when the excitement fades and the work remains.

That is often where quitting becomes tempting.

We quit because progress feels slow. We quit because the outcome seems uncertain. We quit because the journey becomes harder than we expected.

Friend, if you are feeling discouraged today, remember that every meaningful accomplishment includes a middle season.

Every healthy relationship requires perseverance.

Every worthwhile goal requires persistence.

Every growing faith encounters moments of doubt and difficulty.

Do not allow temporary frustration to cause you to abandon something God is still developing.

You may be closer than you think.

You may be learning lessons that will become valuable later.

You may be standing on the edge of growth that is not yet visible.

Stay steady.

Keep trusting.

Keep praying.

Keep showing up.

God is not finished.


SCRIPTURE

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9


PRAYER

Father, strengthen me when I feel tired, discouraged, or tempted to quit. Help me remember that You are still working and give me the endurance to keep moving forward. Amen.


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Written by
Rev. Dr. Lael C. Melville

Founder, While You Wait Ministries