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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Choose Your Hard

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

This year I have heard the phrase “choose your hard”. This can be taken in many different ways. There are people who use this phrase when working out and focus on how hard you will push yourself. There are also individuals who refuse help and choose a harder path. This can be reflected in so many things. It is interesting to think about “hard” as a choice. 

While hiking in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons at the end of August and early September I thought about this phrase when we picked our hikes. Deciding which days would be strenuous, which days would focus on sightseeing, which days we would finish early and relax in the hot tub. It was nice to choose my hard. 

There are other times that we don’t have a choice. We may have extra responsibilities or hours at work for a special project. We might be struggling with an interpersonal relationship. We might be having a hard time making ends meet and are unsure of what steps to take to make it better. As Christians it can be hard to remember in moments where we have picked our hard, and those that we haven’t, that God is always with us and supporting us.

Prayer: God who knows our hard and our heartache, thank you for being with us and helping us to be courageous. Amen.    

Christi Moock

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