1 Corinthians 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

One day, I decided to quit. I wanted to quit my job, to quit my
relationships, to quit my spirituality; I wanted to quit life. I went
to the woods to have one last talk with God. “God”, I said, “Can you
give me one good reason not to quit?”

His answer surprised me. “Look around”, He said, “Do you see the fern
and the bamboo?”

“When I planted their seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave
them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor. Nothing came from the bamboo
seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.”

“In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. While
still nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the
bamboo.”

“In the third year and fourth year there was still nothing from the
bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.”

“Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.
Compared to the fern it seemed small and insignificant. But just 6 months later
the bamboo had risen to over 100 feet tall. It had spent those five
years growing roots. The roots made it strong and gave it what it
needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge
they could not handle.”
And then He said to me: “Did you know, my child, that all this time
you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots? I
would not quit on the bamboo. I will not quit on you! Don’t compare
yourself to others. The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful.
Your time will come,” God said to me. “You will rise high.”

“How high should I rise?” I asked.

“How high will the bamboo rise?”, He asked in return.

“As high as it can?”, I questioned.

“Yes”, He said, “Give Me glory by rising as high as you can.

Everyone has moments when they feel like giving up. When the struggles
and obstacles in life seem insurmountable. Remember you’re just
growing roots!! God has a purpose in mind for each one and you need to
talk to Him and let Him help you realize that purpose. Always
remember, He will never leave you or forsake you.