Reaching the Peak

The trail began as a flat dirt path surrounded by green grass, wide enough to walk beside a friend. Gradually it shifted. Rocks replaced dirt and the grass disappeared as the trail narrowed and pushed deeper into the woods, steeper with each step.  Stepping over logs and clinging to rocks, we maneuvered around every obstacle. 

The only thing that remained consistent on the trail was that we were moving upwards toward our goal–the peak. 

An incredible view and a meadow filled with wildflowers and bumblebees welcomed us as we arrived at our mountaintop destination.

Just like the hiking trail, sometimes the path in front of us is easy to navigate. But at other times, we are met with obstacles and challenges that can cause us to stumble, lose sight of where we’re going, or even lead us off the course.

In both the easy and the difficult times, putting our trust in the One who knows us and loves us is the only way to move forward with confidence and hope. He is with us in each step of the journey. When we struggle, feel hopeless or feel like we are slipping off course, remember where our hope comes from, trust in Him and keep moving forward.

Reaching the peak will be so worth the difficult journey. 

Trust in Him at all times. Pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

Psalm 62:8