Refuse the Rut

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13 I want to highlight another reason why people often don’t reach their full potential: It’s hard! Personal growth is challenging. It’s difficult to work on yourself and to read the necessary books. Many of you have experienced wounds from life’s challenges, and scar tissue has formed around those wounds. You might say, “I’m healed; I’m better now,” but, in a way, you’re still not completely healed. As a result, you might find yourself stuck in a rut. However, you must refuse to accept that rut. Have contempt for it and break free from those chains.  It takes courage to break free from the ruts of life, just as my grandpa Dr. Schuller used to say. It