The story of the life of Abraham and Sarah gives us an inspiration for overcoming crisis and living in difficult moments in our lives; when there was no basis to have hope, they kept on hoping anyway, when it seemed like there was no way out, their faith did not grow weak. How could they stay strong and not lose faith in the midst of all the troubles?

Romans 4:20-21 says, "Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised." Pay attention to this fact: "Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God". The words "regarding the promise of God" tell us that when he was troubled, Abraham focused to the promises God had told him, not to the difficult situation he was in, which he could see or feel with his five senses. 

One morning while enjoying breakfast, my son and I were talking about a few of his school activities. Then my son said, "Dad, a person can't be great in everything, right?" I replied, "That's right." Then I asked him, "What do you think you can do better than the others?" He then told me the things he's good at.

Then I gave him encouraging words so that he would focus on developing the things in which he had talents and not waste any chance and time he had to become good in his skills.  While walking towards the bathroom to wash my hands, I told him again, "So don't take your life for granted".