NSF - A Message of Hope

When you see the acronym NSF what is the first thing that comes to mind? I am guessing due to all the uncertainties with our investments & economy lately you are probably thinking Non-Sufficient Funds, am I right? Well today it represents something different, a message of hope!

Never Stop Fighting!

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Do you have a goal that has been challenging for you to accomplish?

Perhaps you want to become healthier or lose weight, yet you are unable to say no to junk food or you feel sluggish and it's hard to get off the couch to exercise. Can you relate? Lord knows that is where I am!

When you have faced adversities in the past what was the turning point in your situation where your desire to overcome your challenge overruled your desire to quit? Do you remember what the driving force was that motivated you to keep pushing forward? What changed your frame of mind? Can I encourage you to find that innate desire and not give up on your aspirations!

Romans 12:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Regardless of what challenge you are facing, no matter how things look in the natural our God is a supernatural God, he can make the impossible possible. Don't give up on your goals & desires. Keep the faith and remember every obstacle you face is just one more stepping stone in which you can use to get you to where you want to be. You will become stronger and gain wisdom with every step! Lean on your faith & allow it to carry you through this challenging time.

I love what Tom Hanks says at the end of the Cast Away movie "So now I know what I have to do. I have to keep breathing. And tomorrow the sun will rise, and who knows what the tide will bring in.”

What a great reminder friends, we just have to keep breathing and keep pushing ourselves. Every day do something that you will benefit from and keep trusting Gods timing and allow him to help you. When you face one challenge after another remind yourself that you are about to be blessed. I have found when this happens to me I always say "okay I am about to receive a blessing because the devil is coming at me from every angle" it helps me to keep everything in perspective.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Our challenge is to become disciplined, never lose hope and never stop fighting! Stick with your goals despite what is happening around you. Continue to push yourself and remind yourself daily that you have everything within you to accomplish your dreams!

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Written by: Jill Theriault

Crossroads Coaching - @crossroadscoachingongodstime