HURDLES...
We are all faced with them in this Race of Life
we run.
Sometimes we just sail right over the
HURDLES
that stand in our way....attempting to slow
and discourage.
Look at the
determination
on the face of Jones.
Then other times we are like
Gail Devers
at the Athens, Olympics.
(I am quite sure she wishes this picture
would go away.)
HURDLES
are sometimes very difficult to get over
or even under.
They are painful...stinging to the very
core of our being.
LoLo Jones, US Champ 2010, when asked
during an interview,
"What do you do to prepare for the race,
in addition to sprints, stretches, etc...."
She replied,
"Whether it be a quote or a bible verse,
I ALWAYS TELL MYSELF SOMETHING
POSITIVE!"
WHATEVER HURDLE YOU ARE FACING
TODAY, MY FRIEND,
YOU CAN GET OVER IT
WITH
SELF-DETERMINATION...
A POSITIVE ATTITUDE...
WONDERFUL FRIENDS...
PRAYING FRIENDS...
AND
MOST OF ALL
GOD
WHO LOVES YOU.
HE HAS PLACED TREASURES
WITHIN EACH ONE OF US.
YOU CAN DO IT...
HURDLE ON...
WITH JOY
THE JOY OF THE LORD
IS OUR STRENGTH!!!
12 comments:
Thanks, I needed that!
There is such truth in this post, Debbie! I love it and it is sooo true. I keep in my mind the saying that "Always be kind because you never know what other difficulties (hurdles) another is facing" xxooDiana
Hi there Debbi!
I just love this post ~ so, so true and a great reminder. "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" is one of my best sources of inspiration.
Hugs,
Sabre'
Amen, Debbie! What a wonderful post this is. Just what I needed to hear, too. God is awesome, and He will see us through. :-)
Hope you are well and that all is well in your world. Sending you warm hugs across the miles. My blogging has been spotty lately, but you are always close in heart.
Love to you, my friend...
XO,
Sheila :-)
GREAT POST DEBBIE, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN IN YOUR LIFE FROM ONE MOMENT TO THE NEXT. SO IT IS GOOD TO BE READY AT ALL TIMES, BY BEING YOURSELF, AND BEING THERE FOR SOMEONE IN NEED. RIZZI
You rocked this one! Love it and you put it together so well. The message is so strong and needed.
Hugs- Tete
Such an encouraging message my friend. Thank you for sharing. May you clear the next hurdle with ease and much loving support always......:-)Hugs
Sometimes when those we love are facing hurdles, our response is everything is going to be okay. We say this because our hope is that everything is going to be okay even though we have no guarantees. This past year since my son's suicide I have found it better to say,"I will be with you no matter how life turns out." This is more comforting because it is God's promise. He walks beside us through all struggles just as we link arms with our friends to walk through life.
You can tell yourslef something negative or positive - positive is so much better for you! sandie
Hi Debbie,
Your post is so neat...I needed it too. I am so blessed that you came into my life. This electronic world is really something else. Thanks a million for visiting my blogspot! You've inspired me to visit some of the Bloggerette Sorority sisters also. If your visit lifted MY spirits maybe I can do the same for someone else.
I continue to heal from losing a daughter too...it's SO HARD but we are defininately not alone, God is our strength and joy. One of the most valuable things I've learned that helps me'go through' is that Our Lord sorrows with us. He loves us so much. I just don't know how long I'll be going through....I'm so sad. I know...trust in the Lord.
I look forward to my next visit to your awesome blogspot. You're the sweetest.
Be blessed!
Hello Debbie, just stopping by to say blessings to you. I am struggling through allergies right now but they will soon go away I hope. It is rain, rain, rain now. You are so right about hurdles. A wonderful post.
QMM
Thanks Deb I so needed this post today.. my little lucky is off to heaven and it is a huge hurdle for me.,, my heart is broken in so many pieces... please say a prayer for him..
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