Ready to Quit? Perhaps this story about a bridge will help:
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse (1940): When engineers built the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington , it was one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. But just months after opening, strong winds caused the bridge to twist and vibrate in ways the designers hadn’t fully anticipated. The metal and concrete couldn’t handle the stress. Eventually, the bridge tore itself apart and collapsed into the river below.
What this means for you and your Faith
Testing is a metaphor. Stress, failure, and setbacks are part of life. Just like bridges, people are tested.
Real moments that overwhelm you emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, or spiritually — are signs of testing .
Everything eventually fails. Nothing lasts forever. But anything truly important must be thoroughly tested.
Why Testing Matters
Cheap toys from the dollar store break easily because they are not built to last. No one expects them to carry weight or withstand pressure.
But anything that matters– anything that could affect someone else–must be tested.
The Power of Safe Testing
Weaknesses and vulnerabilities are often revealed through testing.
The work that has been done to grow, heal, and prove yourself is constantly exposed to pressure.
But real testing happens in safe enviornments— places where failure is part of the process, not the end of it.
It’s where adjustments are made and lessons are learned.
God won’t let you fail prematurely! And when you do fail, fail around people who are invested in your design.
“Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowinght that the testing of your faith produces endurance”.
— James 1:2-3