Making The Impossible Possible.

"Jesus said to him, 'If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.'" Mark. 9:23.

Remember the four-minute mile? People had been trying to achieve it since the days of the ancient Greeks. In fact, folklore has it that the Greeks had lions chase the runners, thinking that would make them run faster. They also tried drinking tiger’s milk. Nothing they tried worked. So they decided it was impossible for a person to run a mile in four minutes or less. And for over a thousand years everyone believed it. Our bone structure is all wrong. Wind resistance is too great. We have inadequate lung power. There were a million reasons.

Then one man, a single human being, proved that the doctors, the trainers, the athletes, and the millions of runners before him, who tried and failed, were all wrong. On May 6, 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, clocking 3:59.4 at Oxford's Iffley Road track. This historic feat shattered a perceived human limit and inspired future generations, with the record broken again just 46 days later. 

Overcoming the perception of impossibility involves a combination of shifting your mindset and taking structured, consistent action. That men believe something is impossible doesn't automatically make it truly impossible until you try it. Understand that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. Often, a task seems impossible simply because you lack the necessary knowledge or comprehension. Invest time in learning the required information through self-study, mentorship, or formal education to increase your competence and confidence. 

In a world like ours, which is filled with challenges and obstacles, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the notion of impossibility. However, it is important to remember that nothing is truly impossible if you have the right mindset and determination. Maintain a positive attitude even when faced with setbacks. Remember that failure is a stepping stone to success, and each obstacle you overcome brings you closer to your goal. Surround yourself with positive, growth-minded individuals who can offer encouragement and different perspectives. Don't be afraid to ask for advice from people who have experience with similar challenges. May God grant you every wisdom and understanding you need this new year to overcome every sense of impossibility. 

FURTHER READING:

"But Jesus looked at them and said to them, 'With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" Matt. 19:26.

"For assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." Matt. 17:20.

DECLARATION: 

Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of salvation. I come before You in faith, standing on Your word that with You nothing is impossible. I surrender every thought of limitation and hopelessness to You. Lord, break every stone of hindrance in my mind and life. Empower me to be an agent of transformation, not bound by fear or doubt. I choose to believe in Your unlimited power to do the impossible in my life. In Jesus' name, Amen." 

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Gen. 15:1-21.

Gen. 16:1-16.

Gen. 17:1-27.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY:

"Impossible is not a fact. It is an opinion. Impossible is not final, Until You Accept It.”