Challenges

I know that each day presents it's own little challenges but, sometimes I wish that I could know when I'm being challenged. This isn't necessarily a new thought but it is kind of new to me. I don't really like some of the challenges I come across in my life whether I have conquered or fail challenges I have not been a huge fan.
But, I'm reminded that this is what Christian life is about. The Christian walk or journey, if you will, is full of personal challenges and also challenges that effect more than just you and me. Sometimes though I feel that I would like to get past all that, but I continually remember that I shouldn't give up. I see people giving up all the time and it's frustrating. I feel that people give up way too easily.
Don't get me wrong, there are times in our lives that giving up, in some capacities, is far more effective and beneficial to our overall goal, but most of the time when people do give up it is because something is "Too hard". I find myself saying that sometimes and when I hear myself say that I am quite honestly sickened with myself. I know there are times when saying something is "Too hard" happens to be merely acknowledging the fact that whatever it is that we are trying to achieve may be outside of our levels of skill but many times when people say something is "Too hard" they've only looked at a problem or an obstacle in a couple ways and have not even dug into their full potential.

Oh great, I've turned this into another rant.

I am however pleased lately, to see people rise to the occasion and continue to go after and achieve things that are difficult. Things that hurt to gain. Things you have to sacrifice for. Sacrifice is never 'fun' but it is beneficial.