[wannabemama]

When an obstacle comes up, do you consider it a test of your commitment to the path you're on OR a sign that you should be going a different route?

Thank you!

[prose3a]

I'd say the former. I believe in rising to meet challenges, and if it must fail, let me be like a cherry blossom and fall in my prime!

[aspenhall]

It depends on the obstacle. If the obstacle changes my initial core feelings about the path then I change paths....if it is merely an obstacle that causes stress/effort then it is to be overcome. If you are religious.......Remember that Satan works hardest on us when we are going in the right direction. He doesn't want us to succeed. Try praying for the ability to discern an answer then later pray about the path. If you are praying about the decision you should feel warmth and reassurance or coldness and confusion. That should give you a good idea of your direction. If there is no feeling then continue on your path. I believe that if we always strive to live good lives and make right choices then the Lord will not allow us to be led astray. Sometimes we need to walk a path that will provide us with intangible benefits only.

I hope that helps....I tried to generalize it to fit whatever situation you have encountered.

[dkbw]

Hi

I came across this last week and it made me feel hopeful and it's a way to look at things on a more positive note.


"When all is breaking up.... Something new is breaking through!!