Desert Journey – Day 21

Funny, the song that comes to mind this morning. It was a hit by Billy Ocean in the mid 80’s. “When the Going gets Tough, the Tough get Going.” I often forget that obstacles are very much a part of doing God’s work.

The Apostle James said it this way, “consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

Jesus and I are continuing to walk. I hear him say, spiritual agility. The ability to adjust and move quickly. Adaptation. When I think of agility, a gymnast comes to mind. They are graceful, flexible, nimble and sure-footed. I have never thought of being spiritually agile before, yet it makes perfect sense. My response to facing obstacles is usually one of grumbling, stumbling, frustration and at times defeat.

A new perspective to internalize: considering obstacles pure joy and responding with spiritual agility, to test faith and produce perseverance. I can think of a multitude of examples where obstacles have temporarily derailed me. An area of growth for sure.

Spiritual agility. I would like to develop this trait and react to obstacles with adaptability and quick movements. Jesus tells me, it is with much less consternation that one moves along the path with spiritual agility.

Much to contemplate.

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