By Linda Tancs

During their exodus, the Israelites sometimes lacked water. On one such occasion, God told Moses to speak to a rock for water to flow. Unfortunately, Moses struck the rock instead and suffered the consequences of his disobedience (Numbers 20:2-12). The story of the rock provides a metaphor for approaching problems. Think of a rock as an obstacle, a problem. If you speak to it, then you attempt to relate to it, to come to terms with it. But if you butt heads with it by striking out against it, then you only make the problem worse.

What are your rocks in life? Speak to them.

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As part of FOOT FORWARD MINISTRIES (a teaching and speaking ministry), Go Forward in Faith represents faith-based meditations for personal and professional growth. Follow us on Twitter @moveonfaith and join the Facebook group @goforwardinfaith.

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Linda Tancs is an author, consultant and avid blogger on various subjects. She holds a Certificate in Theology and Ministry, with distinction, from Princeton Theological Seminary. This blog is intended to foster contemplation on the role of faith in personal and professional development. Interested readers are invited to join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/goforwardinfaith. Follow us on Twitter @moveonfaith.

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