Obstacles - Character Builders

From: New Life Devotionals - Steve Arterburn

Jonah 2:6 "To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But You brought my life up from the pit, O Lord my God."

Don't grumble about the obstacles in your path—look at them as character builders. Find a way to move them, or pray your way through them. Call to mind the words of the great American educator Booker T. Washington, who said: "I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."

Don't be afraid to ask for help. People are surprisingly generous with advice. And remember to be thankful. You may meet a mentor who will encourage you for years to come.

The main thing, however, is not to throw in the towel when you encounter bumps in the road. Remember, when you're traveling up a mountain, it's the bumps you climb on.