Posted by trouble on August 17, 2001 at 10:07:23:
In examining our lives, we often come upon things in quiet contemplation and prayer that seem harmless at first, but...when seeking God we find these things are in fact overwhelming in their implications.
If we choose to follow God's direction the path is not always easy and the way doesn't always seem clear.
I take a step, and say, "this is not so bad"
I take another step and find I am inthe dark and I can only feel my Father's hand leading me down the dark and forboding path. I cry out, and he quickly speaks peace into my heart.
Farther down the road I feel the encrouching enemy on both sides, I consider letting go my Father's hand and running as fast as I can.
Instead I draw closer, I am safe.
Still farther down the road I despair for what I left behind. I consider going back, again my Father reminds me I am safe and there are better things ahead.
The darkness makes me feel cold and alone I begin to stray,looking for a shelter. I am lost, fortunately my Father has given me a map and even in the darkness I can hear his voice guiding me back.
Again, I find Him and grab hold of him.
I am still clinging.
I cry, but I still hold on.
I fear, but my Father is there.
On this path I have chosen to go with my Father, I find good and bad, fear and comfort, I am learning things about Him and about me.
I hope He is honored by my tiny bit of faith.
I know I have chosen right. I am lonely sometimes. I am scared sometimes. Angry. Reckless.
He says hold on, don't let go, I am here.
Thank you, Lord.