A limitless God

Have you ever walked into a week knowing that it was going to relentlessly challenge you physically and mentally? Knowing that there was a chance you might not make it?

Since I have been at TBS (The Basic School for Marine Officers) I have gone week in and week out putting limits on my performance. Constantly telling myself that I am not good enough or that I am unqualified for what God has called me to do. This week God proved me wrong.

This week was range week, a week that physically pushes you and then physically demands performance, day in and out. Every day we would hike 2.2 miles to the range at 0500, shoot all day, and then creatively hike/run/carry each other back...

MY point is that every day was challenging. Life is challenging. However, my first mistake was limiting myself on Sunday. I told God that I wasn't capable of performing/qualifying on Friday because I would be too exhausted and fatigued from the week.

God did immeasurably more. He carried me to and from the range everyday and not only that, he equipped me to perform and qualify. What is so awesome is that I was able to see God in control of every trigger pull and not myself. I let go of all my ability. He carried my strains, my blisters, my pain, my discomfort, and most importantly he carried my mind. He proved to me that I was capable of something I had never done before. I was so capable of shooting that He pushed me to score the highest level. He removed the limit I placed on my ability to serve Him.

When shooting a rifle there are simple fundamentals that can immensely affect your performance if not mastered. IF you do not spend time practicing and repeating, you do not build the necessary muscle memory needed under pressure. IT is like having a relationship with God. When you do not spend time in prayer and reading the Bible, you struggle when you face pressure and stress because you turn to your abilities and limits rather than Gods unlimited ability.

IF you are not used to the recoil, the pressure/release of the trigger, or the sound of the fire you will hesitate, anticipate, or even jerk the weapon. Ultimately failing to perform. When God has called you to something in life He will carry you through the storms, the struggles, and challenged. Sometimes I forget how easy it is to read the Bible and how God speaks so much truth into my life through it. This week my life verse was:
 Psalm 18:32-36 [God arms me with strength and He makes my way perfect. He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights. He trains my hands for battle, He strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.]
He wants us to spend time with Him, get to know Him and His character. So that when we do face trials and challenges we don't look to our own ability, rather we look to His limitless ability to carry us through anything.

Ephesians 5:23 [Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.]