Sunday, Jan 1 – I tried to climb the mountain today. As I inched my way up
the path, I felt out of breath and had to turn back.
Monday, Jan 2 – I tried to climb the mountain today. But, It was so hot
outside, I thought I had better stay in my nice air-conditioned house and
rest up for tomorrow’s attempt.
Tuesday, Jan 3 – I tried to climb the mountain today. On my journey,
darkness started to fall and I was full of fear, so I had to return to a
safe place.
Wednesday, Jan 4 – I was ready to climb the mountain today. But I had so may
other things to do, so instead of climbing the mountain I took care of the
much more important tasks; I washed my car, mowed the grass and watched the
big game. Today the mountain will have to wait.
Thursday, Jan 5 – I was going to climb the mountain today. But as I stared
at the mountain in all its majestic beauty, I knew I had no chance of making
it to the top, so I figured why even begin trying.
Friday, Jan 6 – I had forgotten all about climbing the mountain today, until
an old friend came by and asked what I was up to lately. I told him about
all my plans to climb that mountain someday. I went on and on about how I
was going to accomplish the task.
He stopped me and said, “I just got back from climbing that mountain. For
the longest time I told myself I was going to try to climb it but never made
any progress. I almost let the dream of making it to the top die. I came up
with every excuse of why I could not make it up the mountain, but never once
did I give myself a reason why I could. One day as I stared at the mountain
and pondered, I realized that if I didn’t make an attempt at this dream then
all my dreams would eventually die.”
He continued, “The next morning, I started my climb. It was not easy, and at
times I wanted to quit. But no matter what I faced, I placed one foot in
front of the other, keeping a steady pace. When the wind tried to blow me
over the edge, I kept walking. When the voices inside my head screamed,
‘stop!’ I focused on my goal, never letting it out of sight. I kept moving
forward. I could not quit because I knew I had come too far to stop now.
Time and time again, I reassured myself that I was going to finish this
journey. I struggled mightily to make it to the top, but I CLIMBED THE
MOUNTAIN.”
“I have to be going,” my friend said. “Tomorrow is a new day to accomplish
more dreams. By the way what are you going to do tomorrow?”
I looked at him, with intensity and confidence in my eyes, and said, “I HAVE
A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB.”
Saturday, Jan 7 –
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Dr Bob Griffin
[email protected] www.grif.net
“Jesus Knows Me, This I Love!”