Mountaineering (Thought-Provoking Thursday)

Mountaineering

 

“A voice said, “Climb.” And he said, “How shall I climb? the mountains are so steep that I cannot climb.”

The voice said, “Climb or die.”
He said, “But how?  I see no way up those steep ascents. This that is asked is too hard for me.”
The voice said, “Climb, or perish, soul and body of thee mind and spirit of thee. There is no second chance for any son of man. Climb or die.”
Then he remembered that he had read in the books of the bravest climbers on the hills of the earth that sometimes they were aware of the presence of a Companion on the mountains who was not one of the earthly party of climbers.  And he remembered a word in the Book of Mountaineers…it heartened him, for it told him that he was created to walk in precarious places, not on the easy levels of life.”
~Amy Carmichael, A Very Present Help:  Lives of Great Christians

 

Keep looking up and remember you were made for the heights. 

 

The Sovereign Lord is my strength!
He makes me as surefooted as a deer,
able to tread upon the heights.
Habakkuk 3:19, NLT

Something to think about…

26 Comments

  1. Such a great quote, Lyli. We were created to walk in precarious places, yet in our humanness, we so desire to be in that safe place. May I remember what I was created for today for perhaps it is in that precarious place that I am safest. Thank you for this nugget of a quote! Blessings today!

  2. ‘he was created to walk in precarious places, not on the easy levels of life.’

    These are hard words, aren’t they, Lyli. Ones we do not seek, but in them are an invitation worth considering …

    Thank you, my friend, for this challenge so early this morning!

  3. A lovely reflection Lyli. I think about how often I look ahead and think I can’t and he says, “You can with me, all things are possible.” Thanks for the reminder. Happy Thursday to you friend.

  4. “Made for heights”… this speaks to me this morning, Lyli. How often I would rather not attempt out of fear or failure. Thank you for this encouragement and Amy Carmichael’s encouragement.
    Caring through Christ, ~ linda

  5. You can imagine that I related to this post, as I live in the mountains. Yet, sometimes a very deep valley can be experienced in the soul, even if we’re living in the treetops. Your post reminded me of the ever-present Companion, and the truth that I am never alone – even if it feels that way sometimes.

    The enemy wants me to fall down and never get up. The Lord wants me to soar. You know what, I’m getting up and I’m going to CLIMB…!

    GOD BLESS!

  6. Lyli – Can’t tell you how my heart beats, my understanding stretches, and life aligns when I remember that we all were made for the heights. Thanks for the reminder that we were not made to exist in the shallow plains of our souls…but were created solely, completely…IN HIM…for more!

  7. Yes indeed Lyli!!! I am made for the heights! Thanks for the inspiration and hosting us again too! Have a super blessed weekend!
    Love

  8. Don’t you love Amy Carmicheal’s writings. This one really spoke to me this Sabbath. So thankful for the Companion who climbs with me.

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