Who likes a good challenge? I love it, especially when I’m ready. On the other hand, what about those times when life throws us a curveball, and we step into waters we never expected? All of a sudden, we find ourselves unprepared for the challenge. Where do we turn first?
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Some of us will run and retreat while others will pull up their bootstraps and get moving. However, what if we paused for a moment and took the time to prepare? It might be a surprise, but we most likely have more tools at hand than we thought. We solely need to bring them to the forefront of our minds.
You may be crying out right now, “Oh, but you don’t know my circumstances. They are utterly dire. I can’t possibly prepare.”
Or perhaps, you are on the opposite end feeling a little like me today. We think the difficulties ahead seem doable. We find ourselves saying, “I’ve got this – no need to bother God; after all, I have been through worse.”
Many times we tend to underestimate the struggle. Therefore, we fail to prepare or tap into the tools we need to persevere well.
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“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!”
Last week, Jerralea, wrote an article which will spur you on wherever you are in your journey. Her words help us whether we are ready or unprepared for the challenge. She points us in the direction which will give us the sustaining grace to keep running the race.
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Challenge Accepted: Finish the Journey
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Maree, hi! I wonder if we could somehow shed the fear, our challenges might end up being terrific motivations …
Linda – I think you are on to something. Fear holds us back from so much. I know it does me. Maree
I like to think that my relationship with God prepares me for the curve balls of life. It’s the little things, the easy things, where I think I can do things on my own strength and forget to involve God.
Anita – I can completely relate. Those small things get me every time. Maree
I love the photo for this post Maree! Yes being prepared for & in the challenge is challenging but God! 😉
Blessings,
Jennifer
Yes, I agree – But God! Maree
Love the scripture at the end and am saving to send to someone who needs it. Thank you. laurensparks.net
Lauren, Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Maree
Thanks, Maree Dee, for featuring my post. I just wanted to encourage those on the Journey – because I so often need it myself!
Thank you for your inspiration and encouragement. It was an honor to feature your post. Blessings, Maree
God is so faithful to prepare me, even when I don’t see it. Grateful for His grace in the process!
Rebecca – Yes, I am so glad you pointed out gratitude for grace in the process. Thank you, Maree
Such good truths. This is the greatest journey we face, and how we need to prepare for it even more than any other.
Barbara – Well said! It is the greatest journey. Blessings, Maree
I love Jerralea’s heart! Thank you for sharing her words here today!
I love Jerralea’s heart too. Thank you for being such a loyal reader each week. Blessings, Maree