“You can overcome any obstacle.”
(2 Timothy 1:7 ESV)
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
A fallen tree on a forest service road can defeat the most intrepid backwoodsman.
If we’re unprepared, we’re not getting past, four-wheel-drive or not. We must be prepared before we set out, so that success can be ours.
Our chainsaw is the power of Christ, and with it, we can slice the obstacles away, clearing our forward path.
Our hiking boots are our Christian love, for with it, we can navigate the muddy detours and relocate the trail.
Our toolbelt is our God-given self-control, for it enables us to be empowered in any situation.
When we are attuned to the Spirit of God, we’ll find success in every situation.
From Success-Speak: The Art of Maximizing Your Potential Through What You Say, by Steven K. Dunn, Day 40