Your miracle is right around the corner
The first time you tried, you hit a bump in the road – and you kept on going. The second time you attempted to go forth, a huge boulder was blocking your path – and you went around it.
The third time you made an effort – someone purposely held out their foot and tripped you – but you stood up again.
The fourth time you endeavored, nothing seemed to be happening – but you worked and waited patiently for your situation to turn around.
The fifth time you tried, although tired, you prayed to God for strength – and persevered.
And God took the impossible and transformed it into a miracle
– and you made it to your destination.
Do you know that many of us give up just when we are about to achieve success?
Give it one more try, don't stop, you have a purpose to fulfill. Your miracle may be right around the next corner, for God is not finished with you yet.
Last fall, my family and I were hiking up a long mountain trail and after about an hour, my middle daughter asked, “What kind of path is this, Mommy? It is so bumpy, rough and full of large rocks.” Quickly, I replied, “Just keep on climbing over the bumps, carry on, honey, and soon we will arrive at the top.”
Frequently, we must try again and again, repeatedly, before we succeed in any endeavor.
Perhaps we have to submit a proposal 20 times before it is accepted. Or struggle for years with that bad habit, prior to it being conquered. Possibly, we have had countless delays and setbacks before we achieved a goal. And maybe we had to remind ourselves hundreds of times that we are worthy, strong and loved, before it sunk into our heart and we believed it.
You were created to be a conqueror, and you have what it takes to persevere and determinedly stand up to any obstacles, and prevail over them.
When I was growing up, we had a dog named Frenchie. He was a small French poodle, but he had a huge bark. If anyone knocked on our door or even walked by the house, Frenchie would start barking ferociously. His size didn't matter. If he faced a situation that appeared improbable, even though he was so small, this little poodle did not back down and run away. He utilized what he had, stood his ground and carried on.
In the same way, if we have a challenge, let us not yield or
pull back discouraged. Like Frenchie, it is not our size, limitations or obstacles that count; it is our faith, our attitude, strength of mind and fortitude that leads us to victory.
Despite the odds, anything in life is achievable. Do you recall the saying, “Where there is a will, there is way”? I believe you have the will, the determination and the staying power to win, because you are much stronger than the challenges before you.
When everything seems to be going wrong, if you don't know where to turn next, and while some people say it's time to concede defeat, that's the moment to trust God, work hard and persist.
Think about it like this: There were two builders who wanted to construct a house. They each purchased one-acre lots next to each other, drew up their home plans, excavated the land and poured the foundation. However, the storm came, the wind and the rain. The first builder waited and waited and did nothing. Nevertheless, the second builder carried on building his house. He did not wait for perfect conditions, talk about never-ending problems or allow obstacles out of his control to stop him. He built his house anyway.
What am I saying? The storm may be furious; the wind might be raging; but build anyway, don't give up and go forward with a vision of victory. All things are possible. So stand up to your obstacles, and soon, those obstacles will be crumbled and removed.
Scripture says in Proverbs 1:31, “Therefore, they will eat the fruit of their own way.”
Thus, set your faith in motion by changing your approach from doubt to faith, from inaction to action, from relinquishing to persevering, and positive things will begin to materialize. For you will have what your faith expects. Accordingly, release the blessings with the words you speak. Declare, “God is at work in my life,” and “I am on the threshold of unparalleled success.”
What you say can change the course of your destiny. Even when you can't see anything happening, keep striving; God is orchestrating situations in your behalf.
I have heard it said, “Most people look up and admire the stars, but a champion climbs a mountain and grabs one.” You are champions, dear readers; you have an extraordinary gift to offer to this world. There are new friends, new dreams, joys and blessings before you.
So climb on!