Can You Move a Mountain?

 I am sure you are familiar with the saying "faith can move mountains".  The basis for this thought comes from Matthew 17:20.

What is the mountain you are facing today?  Whether it is depression, anxiety, busyness, addiction, struggles with weight, financial hardship, career changes, marriage problems, health issues, unforgiveness, worrying about your children, and/or ______________ (you fill in the blank), we all have something we are dealing with in life.  We try to climb the mountain, go around the mountain, dig a tunnel through it, and we become tired and weary.  All of our energy is consumed by it and, at times, we feel like we cannot conquer it.  But, we can.

The passage I eluded to in the beginning, Matthew 17:20 states, "...Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move.  Nothing will be impossible for you."

A mustard seed is the tiniest of seeds, so that is very, very small faith.  But, what does He say?  With that smallest amount of faith, you can move that mountain (problem).  The thing that looks so big in your life and that situation that seems so impossible to get over, can be conquered just by believing.  Believe you can; believe you will; believe you are; and that situation will change.  

So don't feel defeated for one more moment. By faith, speak to the mountain and tell it to move out of your way.  

There are steps that I have taken, and some of them may help you, as well.

1.  Pray

2.  Speak faith - speak positive words into the situation.

3.  Read the Bible - don't know where to start then start with the passage above or get a daily devotional.

4.  Read books that encourage or can educate you on what you may be facing.

5.  Think about a change you can make in your life, and move in it one step at a time. 

6.  Maybe confide in someone you trust, someone who can encourage you, or keep you accountable in a situation.

7.  Listen to music that is positive, encouraging and/or worshipful.

8.  Look at things that are consuming your thoughts, time or energy and really examine what needs to stay, and what can be removed.

9.  Exercise, eat well, and get proper rest.

10.Pray, pray again, and then pray some more. :)

As I stated, these are some of the things that have helped me, even within this past week.  Those mountains can pop up in a moments notice, but they can be removed just as fast.  

Walk in freedom; walk in victory; walk in peace; walk in joy; walk in forgiveness; and walk in love.