The Christian life is not a 100-meter dash; it’s a marathon. It is a race that must be run with biblical endurance. Biblical endurance is more than just simply waiting. It is endurance combined with assurance and certainty that what we are waiting for is going to happen.
When you feel overwhelmed and just want to quit, think of these truths. Remember how God worked in your life in the past, when you first came to faith in Christ. Live in that same way now, because you know that in Christ you have a better and lasting possession than you ever had on earth. Focus on doing God’s will in the present, especially when trials tempt you to compromise. Look to God’s promises for the future. Live with enduring faith in God and He will sustain you through every trial.