Many times the fulfillment of our dreams is contingent upon us overcoming various obstacles. Our natural tendency is to run when we come up against an obstacle or barrier, but we need to stop and face it, then generate potential strategies for overcoming them. There are always solutions to getting over obstacles, but we will only find the answers if we become solution-minded. If we spend time looking for answers and persevere in our search for them, we will find them. Likewise, when we are in the habit of looking for problems and difficulties, that's what we will see. When we are problem-oriented, we notice obstacles everywhere. On the other hand, solution-minded people view adverse situations and barriers as opportunities to grow and develop new and better methods for succeeding.

For example, if you work for a company that downsizes and you suddenly find yourself without a job, your mindset concerning this obstacle will determine your outcome. You could tell yourself it's the worst thing that could happen, or you could say to yourself now you can find your dream job with more opportunities for advancement and higher income or even start your own successful business. Do you remember a time in your life when something disastrous happened, and later you saw it as a blessing in disguise? I am sure you can think of times in the past when you thought what was happening was the worst thing in the world, but it turned out to be the best because it made you a better person.

It has been said that an optimist can see an opportunity in every obstacle, and a pessimist can only see an obstacle in

every opportunity. We should always look for the potential opportunity in every obstacle. Successful people approach every barrier and face every challenge as opportunities. They choose to believe something good will come out of it for them. If you take the approach that nothing is an accident and everything happens in your life to serve a greater purpose, you will begin to see even the most challenging obstacles as a chance for enrichment and advancement. Always remember, if we want to fulfill our dreams, we must first make a choice to face and overcome all obstacles, breaking down any barriers!

"And we know that God causes everything to work

together for the good of those who love God

to His purpose for them."

Romans 8:28 (NLT)