Most of the important things in the world have been achieved by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all (Dale Carnegie). We win many of life's rewards by learning how to hang in there and work hard till we accomplish what we want.

The world is a book and every step turns a new page. It is set before us like an unwritten volume, all of its pages blank. Let us write with confidence upon each day’s page things that at the end of the year, we will look upon with joy and pride rather than regret. Here are some suggestions.

Let us not allow mistakes of the past blur our vision for the future. Let us focus on the good to come and be willing to go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere, so long as it is forward.

People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. Let us not believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.

Expect great things from God.  Attempt great things for God. When we pass through the waters… they shall not overflow us. God doesn’t open path for us in advance of our coming.  He doesn’t promise help before help is needed. He doesn’t remove obstacles out of our way before we reach them. Yet when we are on the edge of our need, God’s hand is stretched out.

Many people forget this and are forever worrying about difficulties which they foresee in the future. They expect that God is going to make the way plain and open before them miles ahead, whereas He has promised to do it only step by step as they may need. We must get to the floodwaters before we can claim the promise. “I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, fear not, I will help you." Isaiah 41:13

Faith gives us courage to face the present with confidence and the future with expectancy. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

Let us commit our life, our plans, our hopes, our dreams, and our fears to God through prayers every day. In return we will have peace in our life.

Never hesitate to trust the unknown future to a known God. As your days, so shall your strength be.-Deuteromy 33:25  The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. -Proverb 4:18

 

The sense of achievement and joy after overcoming the impossible are the most treasured and fulfilling ones. So, never bow down to obstacles, conquer them and enjoy the fruit of your courage.--Tan Zhixian

 

Tim