You may be familiar with the notion of a "glass ceiling" -- that invisible, solid barrier which allows one to see upward, but never actually move upward.
Although the next level is clearly visible through the glass ceiling, it might as well be invisible because it cannot be attained. The glass ceiling prevents access to anything above it, frustrating all those who are trapped below it.
The notion of the glass ceiling has traditionally applied to the barriers women face in the workplace, however it can actually apply to anyone anytime there is a barrier between someone and his or her goals and dreams.
God's Word declares that we are "more than conquerors through Christ Jesus" and that we "can do all things through Christ who strengthens us." Therefore, if what we see beyond the glass barrier is something God has promised and prepared for us to have, we've got to do more than just press our noses against the window and stare at what belongs to us. We've got to go and claim what is rightfully ours.
"Greater is He that is in us than He that is in the world."
There is no barrier that Satan, people, or life's circumstances could create that would ever be strong enough to withstand the presence, power, and promises of God.
The good thing is, we don't even have to rely on our own strength to break down those barriers to reach what God has for us--we just have to decide that we really want them destroyed once and for all.
When we sincerely call on the one who is "able to keep us from falling" below the standard that has been set for us before we were even formed in the womb, God will answer. And when God answers, we need to take all of our excuses, fears and doubts and get out of the way and let God get busy with some serious glass kicking! Put on your hard hats and look out below, we're movin' on up!
BNcouraged!
Rev. Karen
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