When you feel like giving up, remember who I AM and what I've done. Focus on nothing else; fix your eyes on Me and allow nothing to move you. You may be in the midst of a raging storm in life, but I AM in it with you. I AM all-knowing and all-powerful. NOTHING has authority over Me.
I'll ask you to walk through impossible situations so that you will fully experience My presence and My power. Through the unthinkable, you will develop a deeper faith than you ever thought possible. But it won't be easy. You'll want to walk away from your faith. Your soul will declare that Jesus is not enough. It is in these times of doubt and despair that you need to remain fixed on Me. Your faith will find stability and security in My promises. You'll be tempted to believe that I may never answer your prayers, that I'm simply not listening, but I AM. My answers may be delayed, but I AM at work, using all things for good. Wait in faith. Trust in confident assurance. Walk in the midst of your troubles, knowing that I AM faithful to My promises. Hold on to hope. Take shelter under My wings. Find strength in Christ and I will calm the storm.
When your trials linger and seem to have no end, you can be certain that you're in the place where miracles happen. In the desert of your life I will show you My provision, display My protection, and keep you from complete destruction. Your moment of deliverance is not passed. My Word assures you that My timing is perfect. If you'll fix your faith on Me, I'll fix everything else.
Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)