When You Feel Like Throwing In The Towel

Joel Stallings
Apr 6
3 min read

The Battle We All Face

There comes a time in every believer's life when they feel like giving up. Maybe it’s the weight of life’s struggles, unanswered prayers, or simply exhaustion from the fight. I want to speak to those who have felt like throwing in the towel—those who are weary, discouraged, and wondering if they have the strength to keep going.

I have good news for you: God sees you. He knows your struggle, and He has not abandoned you. The enemy wants you to believe that your fight is over, that your prayers are unheard, and that your situation is hopeless. But that is a lie.

Holding On When You Want to Let Go

One of the greatest lies the enemy whispers to us is that quitting is the only option. He tells us that our struggles will never end, that we will never see the breakthrough, and that God has forgotten us. But we are not called to be quitters—we are called to be conquerors!

Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:9, "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." There is a reward for those who endure. There is a breakthrough on the other side of perseverance.

Jesus Understands Your Struggle

One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that Jesus Himself experienced hardship. In Hebrews 4:15, it says, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin."

When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He felt the weight of what was to come. He even prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42). If Jesus Himself wrestled with the weight of His calling, how much more will we? But He didn’t give up. And because He didn’t quit, we have salvation today.

The Power of Endurance

Endurance is a spiritual discipline. It is not just about holding on—it is about trusting that God is working even when we cannot see it. In James 1:12, we are promised, "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."

There is a blessing attached to endurance. There is a reward for those who refuse to quit. The enemy wants you to believe that your suffering is pointless, but God is using it to refine you, strengthen you, and prepare you for what is ahead.

What Do You Do When You Feel Like Giving Up?

So what do you do when you feel like quitting? Here are a few things to hold onto:

Remember God’s Faithfulness – Look back on the times when God has come through for you. If He did it before, He will do it again.
Stand on His Word – Fill your mind with Scripture that reminds you of God’s promises. His Word is a weapon against the lies of the enemy.
Pray Even When It’s Hard – Sometimes, the hardest prayer to pray is the most powerful one: "Lord, help me hold on."
Surround Yourself with Encouragement – Don’t isolate yourself. Lean on your brothers and sisters in Christ who can pray for you and lift you up.
Keep Moving Forward – Even if all you can do is take one small step of faith, do it. Forward is forward.

Victory Belongs to Those Who Refuse to Quit

God never promised that this journey would be easy, but He did promise that He would be with us. He did promise that we would see victory if we keep pressing forward. Isaiah 41:10 reminds us, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

You may feel like giving up today, but I want to challenge you: hold on just a little longer. The enemy fights the hardest when he knows you’re on the edge of breakthrough. Don’t let him win. The promise is still coming, the harvest is still ahead, and your victory is still secure in Jesus Christ.

Final Encouragement: Keep Pressing On

If you feel like quitting today, know that you are not alone. We have all been there. But God is calling you to endure, to trust, and to keep moving forward. Your story is not over, your battle is not lost, and your God is still faithful.

So take a deep breath, lift your head, and keep pressing on. The best is yet to come.

Amen!