{"id":20829,"date":"2024-10-02T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypeacezone.com\/?p=20829"},"modified":"2024-10-01T06:36:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T11:36:57","slug":"its-not-over-till-i-win-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypeacezone.com\/?p=20829","title":{"rendered":"It’s Not Over Till I Win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I was recently switching out my summer wardrobe for fall when I stumbled upon a cherished t-shirt with the words, \u201cIt\u2019s Not Over Till I Win.\u201d Filled with memories, those words are more than just a catchy phrase; they\u2019re the title of a song my daughter wrote many years ago during some of her toughest battles.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The chorus of her song still rings in my ears:
“I\u2019m not givin\u2019 up. I\u2019m not givin\u2019 in. I\u2019ve got to keep believing. It\u2019s not over till I win! I\u2019m not givin\u2019 up! I\u2019m not givin\u2019 in. I\u2019ve gotta keep on pressing on. Cause it\u2019s not over till I win.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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Those lyrics became the anthem of her life and her ministry events, a rallying cry to persevere no matter what life throws at you. And believe me, life threw a lot her way. But every time, she\u2019d lace up her boots, straighten her shoulders, and declare, \u201cIt\u2019s not over till I win!\u201d Her husband, Larry, carries that same spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I remember a couple of years ago, Larry was wearing his \u201cWin All Day\u201d t-shirt when his tractor got stuck in the mud at their lake. Not a single swear word, not a hint of frustration. He simply focused on solving the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And just a few weeks ago, that same t-shirt made an appearance when a cement truck got stuck on their property. Did he throw in the towel? No, with another tow truck, it was pulled out and moved forward, same as always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larry and Staci have faced more obstacles than I can count, yet they continue to inspire those around them with their tenacity and faith. They\u2019ve chosen a \u201cnever quit\u201d attitude, just like the song says. They\u2019re living proof that no matter how deep the mud or heavy the cement, you keep pressing on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So maybe today, you feel like giving up. I\u2019ve been there, and I understand. But take a moment and look around. There are people who have faced worse and come out stronger. They don\u2019t just sit back, sigh, and wish things would change. They dig deep, push through, and rise above. They refuse to let life\u2019s circumstances hold them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And let\u2019s be honest, we\u2019ve got every reason to keep going. We\u2019re blessed, equipped, and best of all, we\u2019ve got a Heavenly Father who says, \u201cWith Me, all things are possible!\u201d So don\u2019t quit now. Lift your head, find your song, and sing it loud: \u201cIt\u2019s Not Over Till I Win!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s embrace the good fight, celebrate the victories, and remember\u2014it\u2019s not over till we win. We\u2019ve got this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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