During a study at Harvard in the 1950s, Dr. Curt Richter placed rats in a pool of water to test how long they could tread water.
On average they’d give up and sink after 15 minutes.
But right before they gave up due to exhaustion, the researchers would pluck them out, dry them off, let them rest for a few minutes – and put them back in for a second round.
In this second try – how long do you think they lasted?
Remember – they had just swam until failure only a few short minutes ago…
How long do you think?
Another 15 minutes?
10 minutes?
5 minutes?
No!
60 hours!
That’s not an error.
That’s right! 60 hours of swimming.
The conclusion drawn was that since the rats BELIEVED that they would eventually be rescued, they could push their bodies way past what they previously thought impossible.
My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, just as hope encouraged exhausted rats to persevere, hope in God will empower you to face life’s challenges with renewed faith and perseverance. Your heart will be filled with optimism, enabling you to stay strong and confront obstacles with courage and determination. When your faith and hope are in God, you are always supported by His love and guidance. The possibilities will always be endless. Always remember to anchor your hope in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, because He will never fail you.
Keep swimming!
I have set the Lord always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will rest in hope.
(Psalm 16:8-9 NKJV)
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