Several years ago I began watching the American Ninja Warrior TV show. The purpose behind the show is for athletes, both men and women, to complete several stages of obstacles in order to reach the final stage where they could win a million dollars. It's a challenging endeavor that requires strength, endurance, strategy, and to a certain extent, speed.
As I observe each warrior, I notice that each seems to have his/her own plan of action. Some approach each obstacle quickly and confidently, relying on their own skills and abilities to master the course. However, if they press on too fast, many times they stumble, miss the obstacle or lose their strength before completion of the course. Others approach the course more cautiously, taking and studying one obstacle at a time. Although speed in completing the course is important, these warriors tend to concentrate only on being able to finish the course.
After watching these warriors and their strategies, I began to ponder my spiritual strategies. As I encounter my own personal obstacle course, I find if I rush ahead in my own self-sufficiency, I fall like some of the Ninjas. But if I stop, consider my choices and most of all, contact my Heavenly Father Coach (because I know I can't finish the course without His help), mastering one obstacle at a time is possible.
What obstacles are challenging you? Take them to my Coach. He's available to everyone!!
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or troubled. The LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
