Have you ever noticed that during times when you are about to bravely launch out in faith, circumstances become difficult? Obstacles appear out of nowhere? Or someone says something that takes the air right out of your balloon?
These are “living distractions,” and it is important that we recognize these hindrances for what they are: opportunities to put down our swords of faith and walk away from the power of God’s promises.
I am sure you can point to times in your life when you stood on a precipice, ready to leap, and came face to face with opposition. Maybe it was a career change. Maybe it was the prospect of opening your own business. Or maybe you wanted to move far away and begin again.
The Children: Now let’s think about our children. How many hopes and dreams will they see come to fruition? As we hold their hands and guide them through childhood, let us teach them this same truth – that distractions will come. Knowing this, they can march forth with conviction and purpose. Stalwart. Confident. And immovable.
- For none of these things move me …
- For with God, all things are possible …
- For He who has begun a good work in us will continue …
- For we are fully persuaded that what He has promised He is also able to perform.
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