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Based on insights from John Certalic (Episode 98 of “You Were Made for This”)

We’ve all heard the phrase, “It never hurts to ask.” It’s often used to encourage boldness, persistence, and the belief that if you don’t ask, you don’t receive. But is that really true?

We have had a decent winter—one that we take some pride in complaining about. Of course, those who have seen the winters of old will remind us that this was nothing in comparison. Nonetheless, we are closing the books on another season, and spring fever is beginning to emerge upon our pale brows.

When I was 19, I started working at Curries Door and Frame Manufacturing. One of my jobs was running a sheet metal brake. Working third shift, I spent eight hours pulling sheet after sheet of metal, bending each to spec, tagging it, and stacking it on a pallet for the next stage of production.

The simple reality is this: when I am accomplishing great things…let’s stop right there. Great things in my life will lead to great falls if I do not first recognize that, in my weakness, I am truly weak. I must learn and be reminded that what I do and what is accomplished through me is simply of the Lord.

In 1974, the Nixon administration implemented “The National Maximum Speed Limit” of 55 mph on all interstate roads. This was primarily in response to the national oil crisis, with the hope that the limitation would conserve fuel.

There is therefore now. No condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit — Romans 8:1

“Are you not the sons of Ethiopia to Me, O sons of Israel? Have I not brought up Israel from the land of Egypt, and the Philistines from Caphtor and the Arameans from Kir?” Amos 9:7

Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away.
John 16:22

“Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.” (Proverbs 4:5)