Habakkuk 2:3
For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
Just when you think you have reached your limit God comes in and gives you that second wind. God always provides so you can keep going. You think you are down for the count. The enemy hopes that you are, and God says not today, not any day. He will rescue you. He will sustain you. He will ensure you can go on.
How many second winds have you had? Are you really on what feels like your 99th? Your journey may feel like a steep climb up a mountain. Just when you think you have arrived there is more to that mountain. Do not be discouraged. As long as you are moving forward you are making progress. Remember God is working on transforming you. He is working on fulfilling His plan for you. This takes time. With God’s help, little by little you conquer the mountain. With God's grace you get that second wind. It comes in many forms. It could be a hug from your child, an unexpected visit, a beautiful moment, or a surge of inner strength. God puts people in your path to ensure you go on. He sends people to support you and remind you that you got this. Just when you want to give up He tugs, He pushes, He inspires you to keep trying.
Sometimes it feels like the enemy is throwing everything he has at you. Guess what? He is. God has been preparing you for something. God knows it is great. The enemy knows it is great. The closer it gets the more the enemy turns up the heat. He goes all in. He is after you to ensure whatever God has planned for you doesn’t happen. He wants you to give up before the finish line. Than the enemy can use you as an example of how God failed someone. He pretends to sympathize with you and tells you how you have been through so much and God didn’t come through for you. He tries to make you believe God abandoned you at the most critical time. The more you stay the course the harder the enemy fights. But he will not win. Once you see past his deception and illusions and see them for what they are, manipulation he loses. Keep staying the course. Keep turning to God. Keep focused on God. Keep praying for your enemies. Keep embracing those that attack. Keep choosing God.
You do not have to do anything to get to God. He is with you for the whole journey. He is with you for the mountain climb, the valleys, and even in the desert. God is rooting for you to stay the course. When you think you can't go another step, He catches you and carries you. When you are tired and want to stop and turn around and go back to what is familiar, He puts His hand on your back and gives you that much needed second wind.
God wins! Love Wins! Doing what is right wins! Stay on your path. God's got this!
Prayer
Father God,
Thank you for second, third and 99th winds. Thank you for sustaining me and holding on to me during mountain climbs, desert walks and resting in the valley. You are an amazing God who has a created a great plan for me. Forgive me for the times I want to abandon you and turn around to the familiar. Forgive me for the times I question, "Are we there yet?" I grow strong the more I depend on You. Remind me to continue to return to the well. I am learning to depend on you for all things. Help me to be patient. Help me to always trust you will provide a second wind.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
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