WHEN PEOPLE GIVE UP ON YOU, DON'T GIVE UP ON YOURSELF

There comes a time in life when people give up on you.

The people you trusted will walk away. The friends you counted on will go silent. The people you helped when they had nothing will forget you when you need them most.

It hurts. It is painful. It makes you feel alone.

But in that moment, I want to tell you something important: Don't give up on yourself.

When people give up on you, that is not the end of your story. It is just a chapter. The most important person that must not give up on you is YOU.

Encourage yourself. Believe in yourself again. Tell yourself that you will make it.

And remember, God has not given up on you.

The Bible says in Isaiah 41:10:

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

And in Psalm 27:10:

"Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me."

Even if everybody forsakes you, God will receive you. He will strengthen you. He will lift you up.

So today, wipe your tears. Lift up your head. Your season of pain will turn to a season of testimony.

The same people who gave up on you will one day celebrate you. But until then, don't give up on yourself, because God has not given up on you.

Keep going. Your time is coming.