Overcoming the Mountain

Scripture:
Psalm 119:97-104
1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

There can be nothing more intimidating than undertaking a project that you have no knowledge about.  To me it seems that I am looking up at a mountain.  I feel intimidated and lost.  Where to begin and how to get started elude me.  I feel as if I am trying to move the mountain with a spoon.  Someone who doesn’t know the Bible or what it truly means to be a Christian may feel the same.  You see all these changes, do this or don’t do that.  You feel overwhelmed at it all. 

The only thing I can say is one step at a time.  The best news is we are not alone.  The Holy Spirit is with us and in us.  The Holy Spirit intercedes for us and will prompt us when we need it.  Something else to keep in mind is familiarization. When a baby learns to walk they don’t just get up and start walking.  First they build strength in their legs.  They stand and sit over and over again.  They will slowly learn to cruise along something.  They hold on for balance as they practice taking steps.  They will begin to let go and just stand there.  Eventually they take those first steps toward mom or dad.  Before you know it your little baby is a walking and running toddler.  Even knowing Christ for a long time there is still room for growth.  We should always be learning and growing.  Instead of being overwhelmed we just need to learn to take things one step at a time.  God is with us and the Holy Spirit will direct us.  It is important to meditate on God’s word.  The more we read it the better we will understand God’s word.