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00:00Stay.
00:02I've thought many times about how different my life would be if I'd given up when I wanted
00:06to.
00:07My story could have become something like, yeah, I used to think I was supposed to be
00:12a pastor, but I gave it a shot and things didn't work out.
00:17That's just how it goes.
00:19I'm certain you'll have to wrestle with occasional challenges in different seasons of your life.
00:24A boss you don't think you can stand another day, a relationship that's suddenly hurting,
00:29a dream that's running out of resources, a move that's failed your expectations.
00:35When you face difficulties, it's natural to reconsider your huge, life-altering decisions.
00:42You might ask questions like these.
00:45Should I take my chances, quit this job, and look for something else?
00:50After my spouse's affair, is it time to move on?
00:53Am I really cut out to run a business?
00:56Should I cut my losses before things get any worse?
01:00In each of these examples, and with most major life choices, you're at a crucial fork in
01:05the road and it's time to decide, should I stay or walk away?
01:10Am I choosing to give up because it's the right thing or because it seems like leaving
01:14would be easier?
01:16Often the best and most rewarding decision you can make is to stay the course even when
01:20it would be simpler to turn and walk away.
01:24I'm not saying you will never need to walk away.
01:27But before you decide, ask yourself, am I choosing to give up because it's the right
01:32thing or because it seems like leaving would be easier?
01:36Sometimes the greatest act of faith is faithfulness.
01:40Staying where you are planted.
01:42Years from now you may look back and thank God that you decided to stay when it would
01:46have been easier to go.
01:48Remember, God made you in his image and he is the author and finisher of your story.
01:54You are not a quitter.
01:56You are a finisher.
01:58Pray, God, is there anything I'm trying to walk away from that you want me to stay and
02:02finish?
02:03Will you give me your strength to press on?
02:06Amen.