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Give us a Rating and Review How to Overcoming Obstacles in Life Have you read the biblical story about Gideon? Gideon had a call for a great purpose, but he refused the call, testing God instead of complying. Gideon’s story is rich in lessons that we can borrow and apply in our lives to help us overcome obstacles. How many times have you heard people say,” in everything give thanks”? It sounds easier said than done, but once you start applying this principle, genuinely, I can assure you, life will never be the same. In today’s episode, we will be concentrating on Gideon’s story and the lessons we can learn from it on how to overcome obstacles in life. The Eight Basic Principles to Overcoming Obstacles: Answer the call We do not overcome the things we are dealing with right now for self-glorification Fear is contagious Focus on the objective that you want to accomplish and not the obstacle Be grateful for this chance to serve Faith is contagious Trust that the source is working on the other tent for the greater good Be humble Special Moments in the Episode: 7:11 What’s the meaning of life? 8:21 The power of giving thanks in everything 19:58 Gideon’s story 24:25 Answering the call 25:21 We do not overcome the things we are dealing with right now for self-glorification 28:02 The truth about fear 31:32 Focusing on the objective you want to accomplish and not the obstacle 35:41 Faith is contagious 38:45 Aligning with true service 42:50 Starting everything you do with greater power than yourself 46:00 Be humble Magic Quotes from Mark J Ego is the only real enemy which stands for easing good or easing God out. Start everything you do with greater power than yourself. Otherwise, you are going to be vulnerable to self- centeredness. If we’re aligned with true service and encouragement, we will get encouragement. Stop letting the world tell you what makes you fit in. Why fit in when you were born to stand out. Like fear, faith is also contagious. Success is a service. Give more to get more. Myths show us how to live. Every adversity does have a seed for equal or a greater benefit. The only meaning your life is ever going to have is the meaning you give it.