Life is a test. And it can be hard. You don’t have to live too long to realize that salient truth. But the longer you live there are times when your path can seem too difficult. Dreams die, conflict erupts, grief overwhelms.
What can you do? Giving up is very tempting. Quitting can seem like the best option. But there is another way.
I recently visited St Lucia. It is most famous for the Pitons, two mountainous, volcanic plugs that sit on either side of Sugar Beach. Gros Piton and Petit Piton combine to make a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they so are unique and stunning. There is nothing like them in the Caribbean.
All I could think about was how I had to climb all the way back down. The constant pounding on my knees, the risk of falling and increasing heat were beyond challenging. When I finally finished, I was totally exhausted. I needed ice, massage and lots of stretching just to recover and not ruin the rest of our trip.
It was one of the hardest physical challenges I’ve experienced. Five hours of climbing, over 2,600 feet. It was equal to 160 floors — the tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa in Dubai is 163 floors.
If there is one thing you can count on in life, it’s that the path will not always be easy. And sometimes God places you in situations seemingly too hard for you, beyond your ability to bear. It appears an utterly impossible challenge.
Adversity either breaks or refines you. Crushes or strengthens you. Causes you to run or causes you to dig in. The test is guaranteed. Whether you pass is up to you.
What can you do? Giving up is very tempting. Quitting can seem like the best option. But there is another way.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Your better days, your blessed days, your brightest days are all ahead of you.
The best is yet to come!
