this is my 300th post since i started this blog 2 yrs ago! haha!

Before going on to the next level, we go through stages of preparation. In the stages of preparation, many trials and tribulations set us apart from our comfort zone. We face things. Either those we are not willing to step into, those that we fear or those that we never thought would happen or exist in our situation.
A good example will be going through our education to finally get our certification. Getting the certification is the level we must reach, but the exams, teachers (ooppsss), going to school that seem so far away etc are the trials we go through, to put it simply.

All things happen for a reason. We don't go through things as if it is a must to go through them only. There can be many pre-requisites to accomplish before we move on. The trials and tribulations at the stages serve as a platform of preparation before we embark to a new level. It often deals with our character or personality, things of the heart or the mind.
It revolves around our circumstances or the environment and the external factors causes us to make decisions that determines the course or ultimately the result of the trial.

If we can surpass ourselves to grow stronger after each ordeal as we make the right decisions, congratulations! You advance closer to the next level. Otherwise, I'm sorry!! You need to go through it again until you pass it! Something humour about God is He never fails to provide you with the many chances until you get it right! If not should you decide on a different path, God winds it around such that ultimately you will reach that place.

Just suddenly reminds me of the a building, with steps linking to each floor. No lifts, no ropes to climb on, just steps. The whistle blows, and you are on your way to finish a vertical marathon.
Each floor you advances represents a progress, every step you take to reach the next floor represents a small victory. Yeap as you spend longer time running, you do get tired. Often you tend to get restless, forgetful, disappointed, anxious. But something different about this marathon there are designated pit stops for you to rest, charge up and be ready before you rest again.
Sounds familiar about what I'd blogged before this example? Life is like a run in this marathon. You get excited in the beginning, full of energy and you run at your best speed. At points of life you get tired, tell yourself maybe I shan't go on, too tiring!!! Your mind tells you you'd done your best, let others run for you. For some, they just give up halfway, for others they continue on.
Continue on, you'll see the prize. Giving up, you'll see where you are and not the future.

God has a great purpose for you and me. What you and I go through now are just trials and tribulations. There are different levels for us to go to and advance on. If you are tired, rest. But be sure to run on. Time waits for no one. Don't miss out on anything!

Be open to change. Change is the only constant thing and it is usually for the better. If you need to open up your heart, change your mindset, do it. You won't lose out. Because my God is one who never shortchanges.

I need to be one that's ready and open to change! Roar! PRESS ON, BREAKTHROUGH, GAMBATTE! :P