Baby Steps

This morning, after praying for a friend, I was thinking about those days when we wake up feeling like we have a mountain to climb.  Those are the days we need determination!  It reminds me of the hilarious movie, "What About Bob?".  We need to take baby steps down the hall, baby steps to get on the bus, and baby steps until four o'clock. :)    The point is, each step brings progress, and with each step in the right direction, we will find satisfaction.  We cannot focus on the mountain, or we will become overwhelmed and full of fear and worry.  Today we just need to take that one step knowing that joy will follow.

I looked up determination (in Achieving True Success) and found that it is the opposite of faintheartedness.  It is the purpose to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition.  Let's face it, we will have opposition in this life!  But today let's just take that one baby step in the right direction.  After many days of baby steps, we will look back and see the mountain behind us.  It will bring God glory, and fill us with courage.  Remember, the harder the fight, the more determination, and the sweeter the victory!  Take that baby step today and forget about the mountain! :)