Hi there friends,
Do you struggle with frustration, discouragement & defeat from running into roadblocks and brick walls as you work towards a goal?
You have a goal set before you; it could be writing a book, running a race, starting a small business or becoming debt free and every time you start working towards the goal you meet resistance.
- You start full steam working on a book proposal and life gets in the way and your pulled away from your writing time.
- You begin training for a race and each time you hit a specific distance your body hits a brick wall and you can’t continue running.
- You have an opportunity to turn a hobby into a source of income for your family and you are met with issue after issue as you look for ways to market and get the word out about your product.
- You desire to be debt free but each time you start cutting into your debt a crisis comes up causing you to lose ground.
It’s frustrating and disheartening to have a goal and keep hitting roadblocks. I know, I’ve been there.
In fact, I’m there now and I’m frustrated and disheartened, and I’ve wanted to give up many times. But, my friend, can I tell you something? Don’t lose heart and don’t give up!
This morning as I was listening to music while walking my dog, Casting Crowns song Voice of Truth came on. Oh GOD’S PERFECT TIMING!! I had been beating myself up over roadblock after roadblock, becoming more discouraged with each wall I had to take down. As I listened to the words of the song I realized the voices I had been listening to were those of discouragement and defeat. I let the setbacks, interruptions, roadblocks, “Nos”, and brick walls discourage me to the point I was ready to give up.
I realized I lost the focus I so desperately need…that focus is the Voice of Truth of God. His Voice, His Word, His Truth is the ONLY one that matters. Instead of letting myself be discouraged and defeated by the brick walls and roadblocks, I must face them head on. In GOD’S PERFECT TIMING He will allow me to move past the brick walls and roadblocks to reach the goal He has set before me.
So today, my friends I am focusing on the Voice of Truth of God in these passages…
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:10-18
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. … But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:12-14
If you struggle with frustration, discouragement & defeat from running into roadblocks and brick walls, keep your eyes and your heart focused on the Voice of Truth of God. He will give you the encouragement, strength and stamina to press on and reach your goal.
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