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The Daily Devotional
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
When You Want to Call It Quits
“So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9
Introduction
Have you ever wanted to call it quits? We all have. Every single one of us has faced moments when giving up seemed like the best, if not the only, option. Life has a way of pressing us down with people’s opinions, the weight of expectations, and our own self-doubts. In these moments, Paul’s words in Galatians offer a reminder that perseverance, even when we feel spent, will ultimately bear fruit.
Reflection
A young man named Thomas had worked tirelessly on his dream of inventing something that would change the world. After failing over a thousand times, he was asked by a reporter how it felt to have failed so much. Thomas Edison replied, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won’t work." He knew that giving up was not an option. He pressed on—and eventually, the world was illuminated by his determination.
Like Edison, we sometimes feel stuck in endless cycles of disappointment. Maybe you've prayed and prayed, but your circumstances haven’t changed. Perhaps you've poured yourself into your ministry, your family, or your work, only to feel unappreciated and drained. It’s in these moments that we must remember God’s promise: if we do not give up, we will reap a harvest in due time.
Application
Turn to God: When you feel overwhelmed, don't isolate yourself. Take your frustrations to God in prayer.
Find Encouragement: Surround yourself with fellow believers who will remind you of God's faithfulness.
Take One Step at a Time: You don’t have to see the whole path—just trust God for the next step.
Rest and Renew: Even Jesus withdrew at times to rest and pray. If He needed that, so do we.
Conclusion
Life will have seasons where giving up seems like the most reasonable thing to do. But the God who calls you is faithful. He does not abandon His children, and He is always working—even when we cannot see it. Keep going. Keep trusting. The harvest is coming.
Prayer
Lord, You know the weight on my heart. You see the struggles that make me want to quit. Strengthen me in my weakness, remind me of Your promises, and help me to keep pressing forward. I trust that in due time, I will see the fruits of Your goodness. Thank You for walking with me, even in the hardest moments. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Devotional by: Kenny Sallee, ThM — Deming, NM, USA
The Bible texts are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible (NRSV)© 1989, 1993, the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
