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Psalm 118:24

"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Open your eyes, open your heart, breathe deep and say, "Thank You, Lord." How can we not thank Him when He has made a pathway for us to follow.

You say, ...but, Lord, it's so steep!
The better to strengthen your legs, dear one.
...but. Lord, I get out of breathe!
The better to give you healthy lungs.
...but, Lord, I get tired!
Then, take My hand and I will help you.
...but, but, but ....on, and on they go.

Have we really gotten so soft with the good life, that we are always finding and excuse to not be able to conquer the next mountain we face? Did we really expect all of life to be just a series of 'mole hills?' Well, shape up, my fellow believer the tough road is fast approaching. You, and you alone are responsible for your salvation.

This song by Woody Guthrie, says it well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcbqCssiBUc

Lonesome Valley
Words and Music by Woody Guthrie
You gotta walk that lonesome valley,
You gotta walk it by yourself,
Nobody here can walk it for you,
You gotta walk it by yourself.

Some people say that John was a Baptist,
Some folks say he was a Jew,
But your holy scripture tells you
That he was a preacher too.

Daniel was a Bible hero,
Was a prophet brave and true,
In a den of hungry lions
Proved what faith can do for you.

There's a road that leads to glory
Through a valley far away,
Nobody else can walk it for you,
They can only point the way.

Mamma and daddy loves you dearly,
Sister does and brother, too,
They may beg you to go with them,
But they cannot go for you.

I'm gonna walk that lonesome valley,
I'm gonna walk it by myself,
Don't want to nobody to walk it for me,
I'm gonna walk it by myself.