When I was going through some tough times in my twenties I reached out to a well-grounded Christian for counsel. I was told to “climb higher.” I was encouraged to go to the highest floor of a very tall building and look out the window. I thought to myself, this is silly, but I went anyway. On that day the sun was shining brightly and the sky was a deep blue and the cars and people were sooo tiny. Seeing all this helped me put my troubles in perspective. My troubles didn’t seem so big. I was reminded that my troubles were in the hands of Most High God. Over the years when times get tough I don’t go to a high building. Instead, my climbing higher involves spending more time with Jesus, persisting in prayer and studying God’s Word. Let’s climb higher together and soar like eagles!
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31
I’m climbing higher every time I read his word.