Hope

“I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” 1 Kings 19:4 (NIV) These were the words of Elijah. Have you ever felt like Elijah? Tired. Overwhelmed. Done….done….done. Maybe you’re not a prophet running from a death threat like Elijah was, but life has cornered you all the same. You might be worn down by bills that keep piling up, a diagnosis you didn’t see coming, the pain of a broken relationship, or just the heavy emptiness that won’t let you breathe. And in those quiet moments, you ask the hardest question:

“Is living even worth it?”

Elijah, the great prophet who called down fire from heaven asked that question too. After a stunning victory against 450 prophets of Baal, he found himself running for his life, afraid, discouraged, and utterly alone. He collapsed under a broom tree and wished for death. A man who had seen miracles with his own eyes thought his life wasn’t worth continuing.

But God didn’t condemn Elijah for his despair. He didn’t give him a sermon. Instead, He sent an angel to provide food, water, and rest. God cared for Elijah’s body before speaking to his soul. And when Elijah was stronger, God gently reminded him that he was not alone and that there were still 7,000 others who hadn’t bowed to Baal.

Even more, God recharged Elijah’s sense of purpose. He gave him new instructions, new people to mentor, and reminded him that his story wasn’t over. Elijah went on to anoint kings, train Elisha, and shape the destiny of nations.

So what changed?

Elijah’s circumstances didn’t immediately shift, his perspective did.

Your Life is Bigger Than This Moment

Friend, maybe you’re in a moment like Elijah’s right now. Life feels unbearable. You’re tired of pretending. You don’t see a way forward. But hear this, your feelings are real, but they are not the end of your story.

Elijah thought his best days were behind him, but his most impactful work was still ahead. He believed he was alone, but he wasn’t. He thought death was better, but God showed him that life still had meaning. And the same is true for you.

Whether you’re a parent trying to put things together, a student crushed under pressure, a grieving soul trying to smile through pain, or someone simply tired of the quiet battles no one sees, here is the truth — you are not forgotten. Just like Elijah, you might not need a lecture right now. Maybe you just need a moment to breathe, to eat, to sleep, to cry. And then to hear God’s gentle whisper – “You still have a future. I’m not done with you.”

There are people you haven’t met yet who will be impacted by your story. Lives that will be touched by your courage. Victories waiting just beyond today’s pain. You don’t have to know how the next chapter unfolds, you just need to turn the page.

Don’t give up. Not now. Not like this. You may feel like it’s the end, but with God, it’s often just the beginning.

If Elijah could make it — so can you.
Life is still worth living.
Your story still matters.
And your best days are not behind you — they’re ahead.

You were MADE FOR MORE.

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