There’s something special about watching your child experience life lessons for the first time.
Recently, my four-year-old son taught me a powerful reminder about perseverance.
We were at our sons’ first baseball game, the excitement was real! I was ready to cheer and be the loudest mom in that field!
After thirty minutes of practice my sons' team took a water break. Our youngest son did not seem as excited as he was thirty minutes ago, so my husband went to check on our son. From a distance, I could tell something wasn’t right. My little guy was sitting down, shaking his head. When my husband leaned in, I could hear my son say, “I don’t want to go back to the game. I’m tired.”
My husband tried to encourage him, saying, “Buddy, you can’t leave your team. This is a team effort!” But our son stayed put, looking like he’d already made up his mind.
After a few minutes, I decided to step in. I knelt beside him and gently asked, “Hey, buddy, what’s going on?” With a tired voice, he looked up and said, “Mom, I’m just tired.”
I knew that feeling. The feeling of being overwhelmed, out of energy, and ready to give up. But then, an idea sparked. “Did you know there’s a trophy at the end of this game?” I said with a smile.
His tired eyes widened. “What? There’s a trophy?” he asked, his voice suddenly full of excitement.
“Yes, buddy. There’s a trophy waiting for you at the end.”
That was all it took. He jumped up, threw down his water bottle, and sprinted back to the field like he had never been tired at all.
As I watched him rejoin his team, I thought about how much we are like my son. Life has a way of wearing us down.
Whether it’s the responsibilities of motherhood, the demands of ministry, or just the daily grind, we all face moments when we want to quit.
But God reminds us through His Word to keep going.
In 1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul encourages us, saying, “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
It’s easy to feel like our efforts don’t matter. But the truth is, every small act of obedience, every prayer, every moment of faithfulness is seen by God. And it’s not just for now—it holds eternal significance.
When we feel tired and ready to give up, Galatians 6:9 offers this promise: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Just like my son found the energy to run back onto the field because of the promise of a trophy, we can find strength to keep running our race. We don’t labor in vain. God has promised a heavenly reward that far outweighs any struggle we face here on earth.
So, whatever season you’re in, take heart. The trophy is worth it. Keep going, keep believing, and keep running. One day, we’ll look back and see that every step, every sacrifice, and every ounce of effort was part of something far greater than we could imagine.
You’ve got this—and God’s got you. Keep running, friend. Your reward is waiting.
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