Never Give Up
Have you ever wanted to do something and have tried and tried, but never made that much progress? Well, if you have, I know how you feel, because it is the same thing here. For me, I have always wanted to do gymnastics, but I am clumsy.
In particular, cartwheels are not my thing. I cannot point my toes very well and my left leg just will not get in the air. I look like my brother’s remote control helicopter crashing. Then there is my landing which is not a pretty sight.
I am pretty good at most things I try, so having this problem kind of keeps me humble, especially because all my friends can do cartwheels really well. If I am not careful, I can feel left out and sorry for myself.
Not being able to do a cartwheel is not a big thing, but maybe you have a larger problem than that. Maybe you are having family problems or school work is hard.
Whatever your difficulty is, the Bible says we should “glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” (Romans 5:3-4).
Dear God, I pray that you would help everyone with their problems and that if anyone is having a hard time you would carry them through. Help us rejoice in our sufferings and produce perseverance, character, and hope.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
You are so creative Lady Olivia! What a great way to bring that principle down to a young lady’s level.
I have the same problem! Thanks for all you do, Lady Olivia!
God bless you all!
Oh thank you so much!When I went on here,I was first(literly) feeling sorry for myself about my bad relationship with family.But your message came just in time to rescue me from those thoughts!Thanks1:)
Thank you for this devotional, Lady Olivia. It is important not be ‘let down’ because someone can do something and you can’t. Can all your friends bake? Or make a breakfast like you can? Maybe they lament not being able to do that.
Thank you for encouraging us girls. I felt very encouraged as I read this. Thank you for writing it.
As a sidenote, I can’t do cartwheels very well either. My feet don’t go up in the air very well… haha.
Love,
Rachel
Cute photos. My little Hannah has been trying to do cartwheels a lot lately!
I love the Biblical application as well!
I have had the same problem. I used to be so unflexible that I couldn’t touch halfway down my shins. When I started tumbling I was very determined to do well, I practiced everyday. Now I can do the splits! Savannah
Thanks for sharing! It was such a blessing!
Julie