Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a quitter. I sing in my local church choir, and I pretty much quit twice a month. Well, in my mind. Sometimes the high notes get to be too much for this alto. Sometimes I can feel my hairline sliding backwards when my mouth flies open. If that ain’t a good reason quit, then I don’t know what is! Every time I quit, I know in my heart that I’m not leaving. I know that I love singing too much to quit because of a little hairline mishap.
But seriously, I’m learning to be a better quitter. There are so many areas in my life that require the quitter in me to step forward.
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I am learning to quit relying on my own strength or what I think I know. The truth is, I cannot do anything without God. I know nothing without God.
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I am learning to quit relying on people to validate what God has told me. His word is the first and the final word! People cannot validate Him!
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I am learning to quit waiting on things to be perfect before I act on my dreams. I cannot afford to wait any longer.
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I am learning to quit expecting more from people than they can give. It’s really unfair to us both.
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I am learning to quit holding myself hostage for other people’s mistakes. I have enough of my own.
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I am learning to quit beating myself up for wanting to quit. As long as I don’t actually quit, I’m good.
My beautiful niece graduated from Navy boot camp last week. In her letters, she wrote about its highs and lows. More than once she expressed second thoughts and even her fears, but at the end of every letter, she talked about the task ahead. She was wise enough to ask for help when she needed it, and prayer to sustain her. She quit focusing on the difficulties and set her sights on the graduation.
I am learning to quit, and you should too. If there are areas in your life that need decluttering, you should consider sweeping away negative thoughts. Get rid of habits that hold you back. And by all means, chase your dreams like never before.
Thank you Seaman Kaylee Helton for reminding me that sometimes you just have to quit!
Strengthen. Heal. Empower.
Photo: Daniel Heitz
