Who would gift a mountain? I would. You ask, why such a strange offering? My answer is God’s children are called to set their heights high and climb to the top of mountainous goals.
Most would try to keep your earthly path free of mountains. Not me. I’ve discovered one of life’s valuable secrets. To offer another a mountain is synonymous with giving their existence challenge. Though peril-filled, the ascent to a mountain peak is a journey never to be forsaken for a level ride. No dream rests on flat terrain. All are found at the top of a mountain.
A life lacking a mountain is deprived of adventure, accomplishment, and a goal for your outstretched fingertips to scratch. Climbing a mountain isn’t easy, but what accomplishment of merit is? A life centered around the ascent of a mountain will make you dedicated, persevering and, most meaningful of all, capable of hearing the call of your God given heart and soul.
Because I care about others, I wouldn’t take hardship out of their climb. Only in its presence will they realize the reward of believing completely in God (and sufficiently in themselves) to overcome all obstacles. If hardship isn’t outwardly present, it will be feared inwardly. Encounter hardship and you will know when God is near, you are capable of overcoming any battle. Physical handicaps will never halt you, if your aim is higher than the material. However, you must realize that while the world gives you a pair of legs with which to climb, from God alone comes the grace to make them move.
It is misfortune for anyone to be shielded from the reality of trail. For, facing trial is but a door opening to God’s reward of gaining His peace and blessings. With God as our anchor, we are capable of unlocking this door. The question is not of our ability, but rather, will we cast off Satan’s lies of disability?
A life which includes a mountain, also, contains tears. Tears reflect feeling. Pity only he who cannot feel. This alone is tragedy. We must not fear crying even a river of tears. Remember, Christ’s mountain of becoming man to carry us to the pinnacle of redemption saw Him shed caring tears. We are in His company when our tears pour forth.
I offer you the wish that God sends His mountain designated just for you. Only then, can you climb to the top and reach the blessing of God’s special dream for you — whatever that may be.
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