I recently went out for a walk – one I had been putting off for most of the day and for many reasons. Discouragement over not seeing the results in the timeline I had expected, not feeling like it was as important as some of the other things on my to-do list, and to be honest…just not feeling like it. But I knew it was something I had to do in order to reach one of my goals.

On the way out, it started to rain despite the forecast calling for clear skies. I contemplated turning around and going home, but I kept it moving. When I arrived at the track, there was a parked construction vehicle blocking a portion of the course leaving just enough room for me to maneuver around. Again, I considered calling it a wrap. But I kept it moving. Further down the trail, there was a small group of people gathered appearing to be on break from their construction work. Though they were minding their own business, my insecurities turned them into hecklers watching this chubby girl make small ineffective strides to knocking off a few pounds. I considered hanging up my walking shoes for the day. But I kept it moving.

As I kept going, with each lap the obstacles were removed…one by one. The light rain came to a pause. The tractor was moved giving me full access to the track, and the perceived hecklers (lol) went back to work. The obstacles were removed. I was able to accomplish what I had set out to do, while learning a valuable and practical lesson to keep it moving and not to focus on the obstacles. God constantly reminds me, even through practical illustrations like this, that He will remove anything in the way of advancing His purpose and plans for our lives. We don’t need to move them…just trust Him to do the heavy lifting. He wants us to focus on Him more than the obstacle, keep moving and trust Him in the process knowing that He is working with each step we take.

No matter what you are trying to achieve there will always be an obstacle in the way. Stop focusing on the obstacles, you may be overlooking how God is moving on your behalf – clearing the path for His beloved child.

“The path of the righteous is level, You clear a straight path for the righteous. Yes, Lord, we wait for You in the path of Your judgements. Our desire is for Your name and renown.” -Isaiah 26:7-8