Yesterday afternoon all I wanted to do was go for a hike,
some would say I am crazy for hiking at 2 pm... and I would agree, it… was.. HOT!!!!!
As I was hiking up the mountain, feeling like I was going to
die from the heat, I took as many
opportunities possible to stop, breathe, and talk myself into keep going. As people passed me I kept my eyes focused on
the top and ignored any “hellos”- “good lucks” “almost there” comments. I was exhausted and just wanted to get to the
top. I made it and had time to take in
the beauty before going down. As I hiked
down, my attitude totally changed. I was
miss smiley, had conversations with others going up/down the mountain, and
zoomed down the mountain with no need to stop and appreciate where I was.
Just as if we are going up a mountain, our walk with God can
get tough, and at times we may consider giving up. It is during those times that we should seek
for contentment, allow others to encourage and support us. Think back to the last time you were at a
low. You were feeling a lone, hurt,
confused.. did you allow others in? Did
you allow yourself to take your eyes off the end point and take in where you
were at, at that very moment? Try it
next time! Let someone give you an
encouraging pep talk, let yourself take in where you are at and learn from
it.
Romans 5: 3 We Rejoice in your suffering because we know
that our sufferings produce perseverance, character and hope
As I went down the mountain and gained an entirely different
attitude I stopped to think of my attitude when God blesses me. For instance, little kisses from my nephews, weekly
dinners with my family, roommates that encourage and show me love each
day. These are all gifts from God and at
times I overlook them. As you are given
special blessings from above do you take it in?
Give Thanks to our creator who gave them to you? Or do you come to a point were you just start
to expect it?
1 Chronicles 16:8 Give praise to the Lord! Proclaim His name; Make known among the
nations what He has done.
So much for just a hike!!
Thanks God for the mini lessonJ
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