There are a lot of ups and downs when you choose to follow Christ.

I remember an extremely low point in my life. I was being sued by the State of Oklahoma for unpaid sales taxes.

I had never been sued before, and was afraid I would lose the Athletic Club we owned at the time.

I was still learning God's ways, and I remember crying out to God... asking why he had forsaken me (Sound familiar?)

With great clarity, a still small voice within me said... "I didn't ask you to hang on a cross."

It put things in perspective and serves as a constant reminder of the sacrifice God made for me.

When you feel like it's too hard or that God is asking too much, just remember... he didn't ask you to hang on a cross.

When you choose to follow Christ, trials and tribulations will come. But God will never give you more than you can handle... and will always make a way out.



The judge dismissed the case the next day and we worked out a plan to repay the taxes... we didn't lose the club, but gained an appreciation for God's ability to deliver