Focus Point
Pearls Have Value
Pearls are formed when a grain of sand gets inside the shell
of an oyster and becomes an irritation. In its effort to ease the irritation,
the oyster begins to secrete a liquid that coats the grain of sand and over a
period of time this process eventually leads to the creation of a pearl,
something of substantial value.
Trees can actually grow a stronger root
system in windy areas, of course if the wind is too powerful the tree can be
uprooted. What great truths we can learn from nature. Opposition, challenge and
irritation is what actually makes you and I stronger. Peter Marshall observed:
"When we long for a life without difficulties, we must be reminded that, oaks grow strong in
contrary winds." Therefore the opposition in life is connected directly to our growth,
but if we create additional problems or opposition for ourselves it can be
damaging just like a wind much stronger than what the tree can handle is
uprooted.
Robert Rohm teaches about opposition: "If the things
that irritate you today are the same things that irritated you five or ten
years ago, then it is evident that there has been no growth in that area of
your life. And, it is a fact that if you try to avoid them, you will not have the
stamina and ability to conquer other mountains you will face in your life. When
you face an irritating person or situation in your life, tell yourself: This is
a test. This irritation was sent my way to help me grow to be a better person.
Avoidance will only stunt your own growth."
To consider this week: What obstacles are in front of me, and how can I use them not as stumbling blocks, but as stepping stones?
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