The famous American author and speaker Jim Rohn once said during one of his conferences that we should never pray to have no obstacles in our lives. He said we should rather pray to become much stronger than the obstacle. Exceptional people share Jim Rohn’s view. This is why they prioritize all activities that contribute to their growth. It is growth that allows them to become bigger and stronger than the obstacle. The obstacle will have no choice but to surrender.

When God called Joshua and entrusted him with the mission to lead His people into the promised land, He did not give him a magic wand to accomplish his mission. Instead, God suggested that he do everything to become strong and courageous. The best way to achieve this was to meditate on or study the word of God day and night and put it into practice.

“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:6-9

This text clearly reveals that we must be strong if we want to win any battle in life. The same text shows us that to become strong, we must fill ourselves with theoretical and practical knowledge. It is by studying and practicing that we develop in a field and gain mastery of it. This mastery makes us capable of overcoming all enemies and accessing the treasure room.

The question you must ask yourself now is whether you also have a growth plan. What do you do daily to become great, strong, and courageous? If we spend more time developing ourselves, we will almost never have to fight because all the giants will see our stature and surrender.

Prayer for the right attitude towards difficulties and obstacles:

Father of Glory, I thank You that in creating me, You thought to give me superiority over all the works of Your hands.

You have given me the power to walk on serpents and scorpions and You have promised that nothing will harm me.

Grant me the grace to be constantly aware of my superiority over things and to never let them enslave me.

Grant me the grace to value growth, strength, and courage.

Give me the wisdom to manage my time well and to prioritize

Activities that significantly contribute to my growth and development.

I bless and thank You

In the name of Jesus,

Amen…

This text is an excerpt from the book “THE MINDSET OF EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE” written by Dominique MBOG.

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