Did You Know?
God blessed Solomon with all kinds of abilities. But he also gave Solomon the challenge of building his temple in Jerusalem. And that took Solomon seven years, even with help. That’s one big challenge. (See 2 Chronicles 1 – 5.)
Words to Treasure
How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that.
Psalm 139:14
Morgan felt her muscles burn as she counted. “One thousand and one, one thousand and rest.” She sat down on a step. Her uncle Ed pulled out the guidebook while trying to breathe. “The Eiffel Tower has 1,665 steps. Six hundred or so to go. We can do that.” He sat beside her, wiping sweat from his face.
Morgan inhaled, stood up, and began to climb again. “Just think how much easier it will be to walk back down.”
Uncle Ed gulped more air. “Walk down! What about the elevator? Isn’t going up enough?” Morgan smiled as she continued counting steps. Walking all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower was a real endurance challenge, but Morgan was ready for it. Every day after school, she climbed up and down the hill behind her house.
Planning challenges is a good thing. Why? Because when we succeed in even small goals it helps build up our confidence to take on other things. God created us to be confident in the abilities he gave us. So go out and see what you can do. And pray about what challenges God has for you. God is cheering you on — so go for it.
Did You Know?
God blessed Solomon with all kinds of abilities. But he also gave Solomon the challenge of building his temple in Jerusalem. And that took Solomon seven years, even with help. That’s one big challenge. (See 2 Chronicles 1 – 5.)