Where I live in Colorado we have mountains that are well over 14,000 feet tall. Yet, if you were to climb one, you’d only get there by taking one step at a time.
As you start your journey to the summit, you put one foot in front of another, again and again, until you reach the top.
In order to get to your destination—whether climbing mountains or in life—it’s essential to be prepared.
For instance, mountain climbers know the importance of staying hydrated, never climbing alone, and trusting your guide.
We can stay hydrated with refreshment from God’s Word. It’s nourishment for our souls to grow and flourish, and it’s as essential to life as water.
We need to read the Bible—an ancient text with relevance for today—for spiritual cleansing, to stay connected to God, and to learn more about how to live and love here on earth. And the glories we have to look forward to one day with Him.
We can build a team around us for support and encouragement from family and friends—so we don’t have to go it alone in life.
And we can learn to trust our guide, Jesus Christ—the One who knows us better than we know ourselves, and who will lead us into His will.
As you press on in life’s journey, know that the power of prayer helps you to persevere and to find peace.
A prayer-filled life is a powerful life. It will help you to stand strong in tough times.
When you pray, your life—and the lives of those around you—will be forever changed. You will be inspired to live with greater peace, restored hope, and more freedom.
You will discover wild hope through Jesus Christ, a hope so unexpected yet so wonderfully good, that when you begin to grasp it your life just may be transformed into one of startling kindness, lavish love, and limitless possibilities.
So, even when you feel like giving up, believe that the ascent is worth the climb. For once you reach the peak, the view is exhilarating.
Journey on, my friend. With prayer and peace, journey on!
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More resources from Jackie M. Johnson:
When Love Ends and the Ice Cream Carton Is Empty
(an essential breakup recovery guide)
Power Prayers for Women
Praying with Power When Life Gets Tough
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