Do or Die
Have you watched people fight to succeed when failure seemed certain? Their final effort is do or die. This little one was determined to get to her uncle’s chewing gum. She succeeded with her extra effort.
Do or die means we give our best to succeed and avoid failure.
We keep on keeping on despite:
- Difficulties
- Danger
- Death
We refuse to give up.
Do or die also means our last chance.
- Ballgames hinge on the last play.
- Companies depend on end-of-year sales to stay in business.
- Relationships rely on a final effort to stay together.
Results rest on our willingness to do our best.
We cannot depend on:
- Past success
- Reputation
- Other people
Like the little girl above, let’s refuse to give up.
We all face hard times. That’s life. Turn to Jesus who helps us through every challenge and every storm.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm 73:26 NIV).
Thanks to Chris J. Beam for the suggestion and to Debbie Tapscott for the photo.
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6 thoughts on “Do or Die”
Thanks for this wonderful explanation, Diana. Yes, we all fact those do or die moments somewhere along the line of life. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Indeed, we do, Martha. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Love this! I’ve also heard it said as I’ll do it or die trying. Shows determination and perseverance.
Thank you, Tracy. I’ve heard it said that way too and should have included it in the post. Thanks for jogging my memory.
Tenacity is an important trait to keep us going when the going gets tough. Enjoyed your “do or die” message, Diana.
Thank you, Katherine. Writers need this trait, don’t we? Happy Thanksgiving!