DON'T QUIT---FIGHT ONE MORE ROUND

Saturday, March 27, 2010

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest! If you must--but never quit.

Life is queer, with its twists and turns,
As ever one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won if he'd stuck it out;
Stick to your task, though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with one more blow.

Success is failure turned inside out--
the silver tint of the clouds of doubt--
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you MUSTN'T QUIT.
                                                          Author Unknown

26 comments:

Charlotte said...

Beautiful and so true.
Charlotte

Anonymous said...

Someone handed me this very poem at work one day when I was having a hard time. What a thoughtful and encouraging gesture! Perhaps we could pass it on?

The Bliss Journey said...

Thank you Clif for those wonderful words of encouragement. God Bless,
Kathleen

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

'Success is failure turned inside out!' I also like, 'Your Attitude is your thought life turned inside out.' Excellent post, Clif! Thank you for sharing and enjoy the Easter week celebration.

Blessings,
Sandi

Cherdecor said...

Thank you for those encouraging words. We all need a little encouragement now and then.

Mevely317 said...

Oh, I needed to read these words today. Now, to live them!
Thank you!
Myra

Joyfulsister said...

Hi Clif,
Happy Sunday..
I will not quit or ever give up.. As words to a song says.. I come ths far by faith, leaning on the Lord. Trusting in his holy word, he never failed me yet. I can't turn around, I come this far by faith.!!!
Praise God!!!

Blessings Lorie

SmilingSally said...

Ah, you're saying "don't quit," and I preparing to.

Gayle @Abundant Gifts said...

Hi Clif, thank for your visits and comments these last few weeks! I'm glad to find you and get over here to your site. Love this poem, and love your strong opinions. I look forward to getting to know you through your blog.
Gayle

Joan Hall said...

My mother used to save newspaper clippings of poems, quotes, etc. This poem was one she saved many years ago. (I may still have the clipping put away somewhere.) Anyway, I was thinking of this poem a few days ago.

Thank you for sharing this. Not only is the poem encouraging, but it brought back some precious memories of my mom.

Blessings,
Joan

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

This is perfect! I'm going to email this to my friend.
Thank-you,
Ginger

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

One of my favorite poems, Clif.

Cathy said...

An encouraging poem, Clif ~ Have a blessed week.

Lisa said...

Love it!!!

Gayle said...

Just what I needed today, Clif. Thanks for being that vessel.

Ann said...

That speaks to all of us at one time or another. The poem reminds us that God Never quits on us.
Ann

LeAnn said...

Great poem! I always love hearing the music that comes on at your site!

Anonymous said...

Someone sent this poem to me many years ago. I have it framed and it's sitting on my desk. It reminds me daily to never, ever quit.

Thank you so much for sharing this poem with all of us, too, and may God richly bless you each and every day!

Happy Palm Sunday!

Karen said...

I like this! Have a blessed week.

LivingforGod said...

Great poem. It reminds me of Thomas Edison. When he was interviewed by a young reporter who asked Mr. Edison if he felt like a failure and if he thought he should give up by now. Perplexed, Edison replied, "Young man, why would I feel like a failure? And why would I ever give up? I now know definitively over 9,000 ways that an electric light bulb will not work. Success is almost in my grasp." Shortly after that and over 10,000 attempts, Edison invented the light bulb."Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." ~Thomas Edison

RCUBEs said...

I always love this poem. And I know many will be blessed. So many are hurting...May the Lord's comfort, healing and strength cover everyone needing them. God bless.

Julie said...

Thanks for a fantastic poem. It is so true.... and we know the darkest hour always comes right before the dawn. So many quit waiting on God because it isn't fitting into their time of need...or so they think. Those that DO wait...get their strength renewed. YES! It's worth it.
Bless you. *** Ya know, I am a PK. :-)
My dad was a pastor in the Presbyterian denomination. So grateful for my heritage. My life would be totally and radically different without it ...I am sure.

Rhodema A. Cargill said...

Thank you! Are you sure you didn't write this poem?

I was reading about Moses on the mountain and Aaron in the valley recently.

When God was giving Moses all of his plans for Aaron's role in the new tabernacle, Aaron was in the valley giving up hope. He thought Moses was never coming back so he started up the calf worship again. We never know what God has in store for us. Just keep working faithfully.

Have a Blessed Easter Week.

Joe Todd said...

The thing to do is just keep on going and do the next "right thing" thanks for the message

Mevely317 said...

Hi Clif,

Thank you for your sweet comments re. my S/S post (A Fool’s Prayer)

You know, as soon as it “published” I was having second thoughts. Seeing it in print wasn’t nearly as compelling as hearing my pastor recite it years ago.

‘Suppose this reminds me that when I’m getting ready to criticize others, I need to examine my own actions! (Whew … now that's a tall order!)

Have a wonderful evening!
Myra

Cheptoek said...

Clif I have not been here for a while. Life has been happening. I just hopped on today to catch up. I need to read this. It is so relevant to me right now. It has made me cry and ministered to me. Thank you! I pray all is well with you and Charlotte.