Getting Stronger

If you've never seen a Rocky movie, I have to say that you are really wise or really young. In my youth and early adulthood, the Rocky series was a pretty big deal. The theme song for Rocky Balboa was Getting Strong Now, and was a pretty catchy tune. While Rocky trained for the next bout, the next opponent, the next challenge, the theme song reminded all the viewers that the exercise, the work, the effort Rocky was putting forth was increasing his strength. I know, "DUH," but I guess you had to be there.

Just as physical exercise can increase our strength and stamina, our daily dilemmas and challenges can increase our intestinal fortitude, our inner strength. We have all had our challenges, face our daily challenges, and will face future challenges. It's a good thing they come in that order...

Today's word is just a thought I had, "Life may never get easier, but each day we grow stronger. You can handle it!"

We aren't strong enough at this present moment to handle the future challenges that we may face; that's why they are our future challenges. Each day, just as we do physically, we grow stronger with resolve so that when these challenges arise, we are prepared to handle them. Isn't it wonderful the way GOD has designed us? That isn't to say that GOD brings challenges our way but He did design us to grow and mature in such a way that when they do come, we are strong enough to handle it.

Thing will come. The Bible is very clear that it rains on the just and the unjust; we will have our challenges in this life. There is reason for concern, there is reason to be alert, there is reason to prepare but, because we grow stronger each day, there is no reason to worry. YOU CAN HANDLE IT!

Be Blessed,
Mickey T