Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Cool weather, apple cider slushies, and grandkids at the
pumpkin farm made for a wonderful fall day.
Photo by Sara Hatch
My daughter, her husband, and three of my grandkids took our
annual trip to the pumpkin farm to celebrate the arrival of autumn. The day
progressed from chilly to cool as the sun shined on us. We climbed on a wagon
and road through the fields on an old-fashioned hay ride. The kids played games
and climbed on the hay bales in the barn. They peddled three wheelers and
looked at a python (I kept my distance.) Then we discovered an obstacle course
and mini-zipline. Zeke wanted to run the obstacle course, and I said,
"Sure, go for it." I asked Eli if he'd like to do it. He replied,
"If you go, I will." Being the Grammy I am, I couldn't say no. We
walked tight wires, uneven bars, treaded through tires, and climbed bridges,
and I only fell off once. Thankfully the course sat low to the ground, and I
didn't have much chance of getting hurt. Eli, Zeke, and Ella Cate tried the
course several more times while I basked in the glory of going once.
Sometimes, God tests us, He gives us challenges. If we think
about them too long, fear may creep in. An attitude of "I can't" may
color our decisions. But God won't leave me hanging if I take the challenge, or
face the test. There is a saying "God won't give us more than we can
handle." The truth is God won't give us more than He can handle. I can't
rely on myself when I'm faced with trials, challenges, or circumstances beyond
my control. I can however, depend on God. He has the power to overcome. He
takes my fears and turns them into courage. Whether I believe in myself or not,
I'm comforted by the fact that God believes in me.
Trust God with the challenges of life.
