Inch By Inch

by Kay Heitsch

One reason I enjoy going to Planet Fitness is that I'm inspired by the people there. People from all walks of life workout at PF and each one has a story.

I may not hear every story, but when I see someone come in using a cane or a walker I know they are determined to move forward inch by inch. I am inspired by people that no matter how slow they go they don't stop.

Today's quote reminded me of these people. "Inch by inch anything's a cinch! It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you don't stop."

We can't compare ourselves to others. We don't know what they've been through. They may not be on a walker or cane anymore, but maybe at one time they were.

True for our emotional/spiritual well being also. We may see someone strong who seems to have it all together. However, we don't know what all they've been through to get that way. One thing I know is that they've lived life "inch by inch" and they didn't stop.

This Bible text is a favorite of mine, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

We can keep moving forward with Christ's strength. We may have to move inch by inch, but as long as we don't stop we can reach our goal.