I know its hard when it looks like everyone around you is winning; and you keep missing the shot. Been there and done that. What I do know is this, the game has been set, and its set in your favor. Just when you think you are out, God will set it up for you to make the winning shot. Yes, you. Ms. 0 for 1 will be the one to make the winning shot.
The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace."
Just like you, I had a season when I felt like throwing in the towel. I wanted to get out of the game and turn in my jersey. I did not want to be on the team anymore. But today, I am glad I held on. I'm glad I continued to show up for practice and put on the jersey even though sometimes I didn't get in the game. But God.
I said all of that to say this. You may just be carrying the towels or the water for the team right now, your role is important. You may just be sitting on the bench right now but, your role is important. Never underestimate the power of your position. Whatever your position is right now, assume it with grace and dignity. God chose you just for it. You are the only one who can make the winning shot. Remember God's word tell us in Matthew 22:14, "For many are called, but few are chosen."