THERE WAS a time years ago when no person had ever run a mile in less than four minutes. Many experts said that it was scientifically impossible. But Roger Bannister refused to believe the pessimism of the naysayers. He continued to train and practice. Then, in 1954, he did the impossible by running a mile with a time of 3:59.4. Soon other athletes were running it in less than four minutes, as well. The barrier was broken, not because humans suddenly became faster, but because the barrier was really only mental.

 How many insurmountable obstacles are only mental barriers erected by faithless people? How many dreams are dashed by the words, “It can't be done.“

David, one of God's great leaders, confronted the discouragement of those words. From his victory over Goliath to his conquest of Jerusalem, he proved that it could be done through the power and ingenuity that God provides.

 What difficulty or challenge are you facing today? Who is telling you that you can't do it? Remember, “If God is for us, who can be against us?“ (Romans 8:31b, NIV).