When You Want to Give Up
Pastor Joe Lay
May 31, 2026
THE QUALITY OF YOUR DECISIONS DETERMINES THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE.
When faced with __________ (this situation), I have pre-decided to __________ (take this action).
- I AM READY
- I AM CONSISTENT
- I AM DEVOTED
- I AM GENEROUS
- I AM FAITHFUL
- I AM A FINISHER
WHEN I COMMIT, I DON'T QUIT. I AM A FINISHER.
5 ... Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. 6 As for me, my life has already been pored out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
- 2 Timothy 4:5-7 NLT
1 "... I know your deeds you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God."
- Revelation 3:1-2 NIV
What's your unfinished business?
10 Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago. Last year you were the first who wanted to give, and you were the first to begin doing it. 11 Now you should finish what you started. ...
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-11 NLT
24 "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace."
- Acts 20:24 NIV
TAKE THE NEXT STEP.
6 ... being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 1:6 NIV