No Such Word as Can’t
by You can do all the things if you really want to.
The Great Houdini claimed he could be locked in any jail cell in the country and set himself free within minutes. And he made good on his claim in just about every city he visited, except one.
That day something went wrong. He entered the cell in his street clothes. As the heavy metal doors clanged shut behind him, he took from his belt a concealed piece of strong but flexible metal, and went to work on the lock. But soon he realised he wasn’t getting anywhere.
For 30 minutes he worked without success. Then an hour passed. This was much longer than it usually took, and he began to “stress out.”
But still he couldn’t pick the lock…
Finally, after labouring for two hours and feeling a total failure, he leaned against the door. To his amazement it simply swung open. It had never been locked in the first place!
So, the moral of that story is this: How many times does something look impossible simply because you think it is?
Then you focus your faith on it, strike the word “can’t” from your vocabulary, and suddenly with God’s help, the impossible becomes “do-able!”
When God called Gideon, he replied, “I don’t have the right connections.” When he called Moses, he replied, “I’m not a gifted speaker.” When he called Jeremiah, he replied, “I’m too young.”
To each, God said, “…I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Think of that. Today he is saying the same thing to you!
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Post CommentAlmaG
On December 19, 2009 at 8:40 am
That’s a very inspiring post! Never say you can’t say you can!
divya983
On December 19, 2009 at 9:25 am
Very motivational post. I agree that impossible word itself says i m possible
lillyrose
On December 19, 2009 at 9:43 am
Nice one Criag, I never knew that about Houdini and my Mum always used to say there was no such word as can’t, I say it to my children now!
Sharif Ishnin
On December 19, 2009 at 11:41 am
Reminds me of the quote.”Try you do not, Do you must!” Inspiring article.
Reilley
On December 19, 2009 at 12:13 pm
God does not call upon the gifted, He gifts those called upon.
Very inspiring, and a great Houdini story.
jaysonv
On December 19, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Awesome post..
Glynis Smy
On December 19, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I agree, can’t = I didn’t try. Interesting post.
Marie Antoinette
On December 19, 2009 at 1:12 pm
This is so true, and such an inspiring piece, thanks. Makes me remember a line in The Matrix, it was said to Neo – “Don’t think you are – know you are.”
ceegirl
On December 19, 2009 at 1:18 pm
So true, because my son always saying I can’t do. I tell him you just don’t want to.
LoveDoctor
On December 19, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Great title. A very inspirational and motivational article. We are more capable than we think we are. And sometimes things seem impossible when they really aren’t. We must pray to God to give us strength during those times that we face challenges. Instead of I can’t, we must say I CAN! keep up the good work
metro7
On December 19, 2009 at 2:47 pm
awesome.well said thxs for sharing.
Priyanka Bhowmick
On December 19, 2009 at 2:48 pm
its true the wrd can\’t shd b deleted frm the dictionary..
very inspirational story.thnx 4 sharing
metro7
On December 19, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Back again the fact is we only use 5 % of our capabilities imagine what we can acheive if we use more.
qasimdharamsy
On December 19, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Great Post…thanks…
cutedrishti8
On December 19, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Very well said..Thanks Craigz..We have to remove the word impossible from our brain dictionary..
William J Felchner
On December 19, 2009 at 4:36 pm
The movie is The Dirty Dozen (1967). Trini Lopez is gripping a rope, telling Lee Marvin he can’t scale the final few feet to the top of the tower. Marvin then grabs a machine gun and shoots the rope off below Lopez. Trini then ascends to the tower like a monkey. “So, you couldn’t make it, huh?” Marvin says.
Guy Hogan
On December 19, 2009 at 5:17 pm
You never know unless you try.
Petalm
On December 19, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Can, can can!
Teves
On December 19, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Thanks for this…
drelayaraja
On December 19, 2009 at 10:34 pm
wonderful post
V rank
On December 19, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I wish really literally called me about that today… I’m happy I clicked this post of yours… I’m a bit inspired… thanks
Linda Lori
On December 20, 2009 at 2:02 am
Nice post, great reminder!
jengriver
On December 20, 2009 at 4:38 am
I love you post!Thanks!
athena goodlight
On December 20, 2009 at 7:58 am
We are what we think. Your article is truly inspiring!
cafftee
On December 20, 2009 at 8:13 am
I’m not particularly religious, but I do believe you are capable of achieving or withstanding a lot more than you realise if you just point blank refuse to give up.
Northernlight
On December 21, 2009 at 5:41 pm
A real thought for the day.
CRYSTAL EVANS
On December 22, 2009 at 3:29 pm
great article..really inpsiring. Thanks for sharing.X
Dukaporax
On December 22, 2009 at 4:17 pm
you deserve something brother
serowa
On December 22, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Yes, with God all things are possible to those who believe. All it takes is faith that God is who He says He is. Great article.
PhoenixRox
On December 23, 2009 at 1:49 pm
This is such a cool article. Everything is possible. It is in the mind and about faith.God bless and Merry Christmas.