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
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