What Stands In Your Way?

Submitted by: Sandra Harris Frey

A few years ago, I had the privilege to work for a company who was committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees. They offered books, seminars, round table meetings, and conferences. They even brought in an outside group who conducted a series of activities to strengthen motivation and commitment.

One of the exercises had an objective to conquer the biggest obstacle in the way from your obtaining true happiness. Each employee was given an 8 x 10 piece of ply board and instructed to write the obstacle that kept you from achieving your goals on the board. As a symbol of overcoming this barrier, the counselors instructed each employee on the fine art of breaking the board. There was an art to it. A firm fist hit in the center would produce a clean break signifying victory. I kept my broken board for many years to remind me to always keep a sense of purpose as one of my professional and personal ideals.

What obstacle is standing in your way of being obedient to our Father? Are you afraid of change? Are you afraid others may judge you? Are you afraid of commitment?

What's written on your board? Will you break that board and declare victory?

Romans 16:17
I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.