Don't So Readily Accept Defeat....

Defeat -  to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc.; to cause (someone or something) to fail; to frustrate

Readily -  quickly and easily; in a way that shows you are willing to do something; without hesitation or complaint

Deborah was a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth. She was judge over Israel at that time. She held court under Deborah’s Palm between Ramah and Bethel in the hills of Ephraim. The People of Israel went to her in matters of justice.
She sent for Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “It has become clear that GOD, the God of Israel, commands you: Go to Mount Tabor and prepare for battle. Take ten companies of soldiers from Naphtali and Zebulun. I’ll take care of getting Sisera, the leader of Jabin’s army, to the Kishon River with all his chariots and troops. And I’ll make sure you win the battle.”
Barak said, “If you go with me, I’ll go. But if you don’t go with me, I won’t go.” She said, “Of course I’ll go with you. But understand that with an attitude like that, there’ll be no glory in it for you. GOD will use a woman’s hand to take care of Sisera.” Deborah got ready and went with Barak to Kedesh. Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together at Kedesh. Ten companies of men followed him. And Deborah was with him. Deborah said to Barak, “Charge! This very day GOD has given you victory over Sisera. Isn’t GOD marching before you?”  (‭Judges‬ ‭4‬:‭4-10, 14‬ MSG)

From this snippet, you see that Deborah didn't back down, when given the opportunity.  Sometimes achieving victory in your life will come when you refuse to readily accept defeat.  Stand firm in the power of our risen Savior and "Charge!"  In this story, you see that Barak didn't have much confidence that he could go at it alone; he showed reluctance, and there will be many times in life where it's just you and Jesus.  You won't have anyone there to lay hands on you or to speak a word over you or like Deborah did for Barak - to inspire you - it'll be just you and your faith.  Will you take charge and forge on?!

Don't so readily accept frustrations in life.  Combat these things with the word and the power of prayer. Take action in your situation. Take on the attitude that if God be for me, then who can be against me!  Like Deborah said to Barak, "isn't GOD marching before you?"  

Ladies, have we forgotten who we serve?  Stop taking a backseat and accepting whatever life throws your way.  

Deborah was known as being wise and courageous.  She didn't get that reputation from giving in and giving up.  God has not given us a Spirit of fear.  Sometimes we don't take action out of fear, but do you believe God would lead you wrong?