Where does your joy or strength come from. Is it externally determined or does it stem from within driven by an assurance of Him that is within us. The Bible reading paints a scenario of wasted efforts that should despair anyone but despite what was physically available, the writer of the chapter draws his joy from the God of his salvation. Why? Because he is convinced that his strength comes from God and regardless of how high the mountains are ahead there is a reassurance that strength to climb will be made available.  So are you faced with a mountain in one area of life or the other? You can choose to assess your situation and give up or you can reassess the assurance that comes from God’s presence in and with you and know that with all confidence that the challenge will be a stepping stone unto greater heights. However, that confidence only comes from meeting the pre-requisite of having God in you - a broken spirit and a contrite heart. Have you tabled all your accomplishment at his feet looking for him to raise you up? Are you meeting his expectations of holiness and righteousness? If so, rest assured that no mountain compares to the propelling power of the Almighty God.

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for your faithfulness always. Thank you because there is no mountain that cannot be made plain before you. Please Lord, I look to you afresh. Please partner with me and help me to rise above every challenges in and around me to the glory of your name alone in Jesus name 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.