Throw in the Towel

So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. (Hebrew 10:35 NIV)

Dear Friend:

I googled the idiom, throw in the towel, often used in the boxing world where a trainer ends a fight. Simply put- give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope, admit defeat.

Do you feel like throwing in the towel regarding your life? Not meaning you would end it, but just give up. Making decisions for business ventures, schedules, disciplining children, household finances, Easter plans and all relationships. I am exhausted just typing this list and thinking about all the work that goes into each of these. All different circumstances vying for your attention. Each thing from the list above requires consistency, boundaries, and setting limits. Throwing in the towel or giving up is pretty understandable when times get hard.

Let’s address throwing in the towel, shall we? Towels that are dirty get thrown into the washing machine with some soap and fresh spring scent softener. I love them just out of the dryer when they are warm, filled with a fresh aroma and fluffy ready to be used again.

Just like our towels needed a little cleaning and then they are fresh and like new, we need some time with God to get fresh perspective. Here is some help, the next verse in Hebrews says “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”

What is holding you back from wanting to persevere and receive the promise? Be honest. Tell God about it and then wait, just wait for God to work some fresh ideas of how to move forward.

So don’t throw in the towel, chose to spend more time with God instead!

Let’s pray:
Father in Heaven help me not to throw away my faith, but hold true to you. Thank you. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Shalom,
Elaine