2 minutes at a time

have you ever thought that a task was just too big! a mountain too high? a problem overwhelming?

It has just been in the last 2 weeks that I've started to go back to the gym since my surgery ordeal. And I can tell you that "a task too big" is how I feel right now. While I have been encouraged by what I'm able to do, it's only getting better in very small increments. In fact, about 2 minutes at a time. I've been able to increase my workout time by about that much over the time previous, It isn't much, but it is a step (pun totally intended) in the right direction. And once again God has been faithful to show me the bigger picture with these small 2 minute increases, because I don't think that my experience on the treadmill or cross trainer is that much different than anything else in my life, and perhaps yours. Some times a task, challenge or even temptation seems to be just too much and the choice is before you to press on that one more time to do the right thing or to quit. While 17 minutes on a cross trainer is a far cry from 325 kms, my choice is to do that next 2 minutes, because 19 minutes will be closer next time and so will 21 minutes when I reach that point. So If you are discouraged by that mountain in front of you, don't try and climb it all at once, simply ask God for the strength and wisdom to do that next 2 minutes, get though that particular choice / situation, he will be with you the next time it comes around, you can bank on that!

Matt 6:34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."