I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Ps 139: 14

Apostle Paul, credited with writing most of the New Testament, didn’t have it easy. Either shipwrecks, snake bites, horrible beatings, verbal abuse, or torment seemed to be part of his day. Through it all, his persevering attitude was a tremendous example of the words he shared in Philippians 4:11-13: He learned to be content when things were going well or when they were horrible; that he could do all things through Christ who strengthened him.

Someone defined character as what you are in the dark or when no one is looking. What about Helen Keller? She literally spent her life in physical darkness. In spite of her blind condition, she was a woman of bold character—one whose legacy will forever shine in our hearts. As we begin our week, let’s consider one of her more incredible and illuminating quotes: “I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.”

Helen Keller’s character and realistic expectation can be a glowing model for us this week. Each of us is a “one.” Let’s not refuse to do what we can do!

Fundamentally, and most importantly, let’s also be reminded that the same Christ who strengthened Paul and brought resolve to Helen Keller is alive and well today too. As a Spirit, the only space He’ll take up is in our willing heart. If we are open to be a “one” in Christ, then our week ahead is a challenge just waiting to be overcome.

John 8:12; John 17:21