Obstacles

I truly believe that any obstacles we have before us is meant to be conquered.  Difficulties are not put in place to stop, discourage, or prevent you from obtaining your goals.  They are the opposite.  They are there to remind you of the fact that you are traveling in the right direction.  They are also there to deter you from getting off track and remaining focused.  And lastly they are there to give you a preview of the power of the spirit that is inside of you.

So the next time you are at the foot of your mountain and contemplating whether or not you have the fortitude, endurance or faith to reach the other side, just remember the battle has already been won, you just need to collect your prize.  Your goal is to get to the other side, whether it is over, around, under or through.  You have the capacity, capability, and authority to reach the other side of your mountain. Do not ever forget.  Be stubborn about your goals, not about your method.

Life is arduous, unfulfilling and discouraging, but once you equip yourself with purpose, vision and faith, in not just your God but in yourself, you would find greater meaning and greater sense of self.  Remember obstacles are a testament to your accomplishments, not your defeats.