Pastor Mark Batterson challenged me to think about this idea from the Win The Day plan on the Bible app:

“The obstacle is not the enemy; the obstacle is the way.”

What does he mean?

That question reminds me of a verse from Psalm 77 that fascinates me:

“Your road went through the sea. Your path went through raging water, but your footprints could not be seen. Like a shepherd, you led your people. You had Moses and Aaron take them by the hand.” Psalms‬ ‭77:19-20‬ ‭GOD’S WORD Translation

Even at work, we encounter situations where goals appear unreachable and impossible, especially when we look at them through human eyes.

But when we pray, new solutions reveal themselves because we pray to the Lord who walks the hidden ways we cannot see. 

“...Do not be afraid, because I have reclaimed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through the sea, I am with you.
When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away.
When you walk through fire, you will not be burned,
and the flames will not harm you.
I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” Isaiah 43:1-3 GW

Whatever you are experiencing now, this time in your life is part of God’s deliberate purpose to change you, mold you, and transform you into the person He intends you to be. 

Don’t let circumstances fool you into thinking the path is closed. You might have to go into the deep water to find the way the Lord wants you to follow.