I am still rejoicing the fact that my husband and I conquered a 15-mile hike up a 6,644-foot mountain yesterday.

Before the hike, I set a personal goal in my heart and submitted it to God. I know God doesn’t need a goal to do His work, but I needed it for myself. My desk is still a mess, and the items from yesterday’s impulsive shopping are still piled in the car. I said to myself, “If my OCD and impulsive behavior are hard to conquer, then let this hike be a symbol of how far I am willing to go to overcome them.”

The physical demands of this hike were far beyond what my body could handle. But I kept praying to God, asking Him to let this be my fight against my inner obstacles. I paced myself, took breaks, and kept pushing forward.

God showed me that there is always more within me, and I know that’s from Him. Now, every time I look at the mountain, I see a giant reminder crafted by God and guided by Him through experience: there is always more if I am willing to persevere.

Today, I began cleaning my desk, and I found it much easier to focus on the task. When I encountered obstacles, I found it easier to let go and accept that perfection isn’t necessary. I embraced myself and the outcome. With every item I moved, I trusted that its new place was the best place. Surprisingly, I finished in just 30 minutes instead of the expected 3 hours.

Thank you, God, for orchestrating such an amazing experience for me. You ensured we had help and the right people to travel with us.