Life is a journey.
Mountain tops and valleys – connected by a twisting road that can sometimes feel like an obstacle course.
And yes – the obstacles will come – often at the most inopportune time.
But ready or not – there you are standing toe-to-toe with your obstacles feeling overwhelmed… frightened…and seeing no way around this boulder in your way.
Motion and momentum stops.
Creativity dies.
Your sense of possibility is lost.
Been there?
I have. And honestly – I dread being in that place.
In fact, I must confess – I am there right now.
No, I take that back…I WAS there.
It ended yesterday.
It began in my prayer time. I laid my obstacle before The Lord, and looked heavenward saying, “Lord I can’t do this. I’m so scared.”
And you know what He said?
Step back away from your problem. You are too close to the obstacle to see the opportunity I have laid before you.
Opportunity?
Yes. there is opportunity behind every obstacle!
There are amazing possibilities if you will just step back – take a breath – and remember that overcoming obstacles is always the path to growth, change and opportunity.
As I pondered this truth, I began to regain my creativity and my “glass is half full” outlook on life!
And even though I have yet to figure out what needs to be done, I no longer see the limitations of my obstacle but the possibilities of my opportunity.
So, what obstacles are you facing?
I ask because I know this blog post is not just for me today.
I send it praying it will feed your soul as you come to believe that obstacles = opportunity!
Wonderfully written post. Definitely a help in removing fear due to my myopic outlook.
Thanks Ray! Yes, we all need to get another perspective every now and then. Glad to hear it helped you today.
I thank you for your insightful words. Your (post)
” Step Back” has helped me to understand the current ministry challenges I am facing. Stepping back to hear from God is the surest way to see the future with possibilities.
Sure is. He sees clearly and will show us the way. Praying for you today as you continue to minister. Blessings to you!