“With man it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

There is a famous poem written in 1910 by English writer and novelist Rudyard Kipling called “If”. The poem seeks to define a virtuous man, or I’d like to think person, with a most compelling prose. I would encourage anyone to read “If” in it’s entirety, but I will give to you here just a brief preview: “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise…If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same…” I’ve read these words from Kipling countless times through the years, and take them to heart as they so vividly mirror the life that Jesus said we should

Strive To Achieve.

We give up far too easily in living a noble life when times gets tough, when stones are thrown in our direction, when hopelessness seems inevitable. Dreams seem no match when lies are piled upon us, or distain is leveled at us. And yet, Jesus did not leave us empty handed. Always remember, “With man it is impossible, but with God, all things are possible”. Start with living a life of prayer. As you draw near to God you will be amazed at the life you find yourself living.