Keep Pushing Forward

Life is unpredictable. Your health can change overnight, your financial stability can waver, and even your relationships can shift; however, one constant remains: God and His practical guidance, which is precisely what we need.

See, when life pushes you around, it’s essential to keep moving forward—not with sheer determination, which can quickly fade, or by relying on strategies that may not suit your unique situation. Instead, draw on the wisdom of the Scriptures, which advise us to take one day at a time. Such as Matthew 6:34, which says just that when Jesus declared, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

In this passage, Jesus addressed the common challenges of anxiety, stress, and worry that we all face. He emphasized the importance of trusting in God's provision. Using examples like birds and flowers, He illustrated how God cares for them and reassured His listeners—us included—that He will do even more for His children. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in providing for our needs.

To put this conviction into action, you need to follow what Jesus said in verse 34, mentioned above: take one day at a time. Stop looking at your problems from an aerial view, because doing that will only increase your worries and make you feel overwhelmed. Instead, tackle your burdens in smaller, manageable pieces. Your problems may seem big, but remember that your God is even bigger.

There’s a story about a bicyclist who was riding across the country and encountered a long stretch of road leading into the mountains. The incline was steady and exhausting, and it seemed to go on forever. At one point, he became so discouraged that he got off his bike and sat on the side of the road, staring at how far he still had to go. An older man pulled over, rolled down his window, and asked, “What’s wrong?” The cyclist replied, “I can’t do it. The hill is too long.” The man smiled and said, “You’re not supposed to ride the whole hill right now—just get back on and pedal to the next bend.”

So, the cyclist got back on his bike and rode to the next curve, then the next, then the next. Hours later, he reached the top—not because the hill had gotten easier, but because he kept moving forward one small stretch at a time.

That’s often how the Christian life feels. God doesn’t always show us the entire path—He simply calls us to take the next step in faith. When the road feels long and the climb feels overwhelming, don’t give up—keep moving forward with the wisdom and counsel of Jesus.