He jumped! No warning. No time to think. I barely had any time to respond. It happened so unexpectedly and honestly, it left me feeling fearful. I simply reacted. Thankfully, I caught him. Yet again, my fearless son took a flying leap, this time from the dining room table. Yes, the table (don’t judge-he’s short and my back hurt that day-it was easier to reach him that way). I had placed him up there to adjust his shoes and clothing before we left for church. I asked him seconds later, “Are you ready to go?” His response was both verbal and physical…. “YEAH!”…. as he jumped. I totally wasn’t expecting it but thankfully I caught him preventing a possible trip to the emergency room for a broken bone. Isn’t that just like children? They act first and think later. The amount of trust they place in parents is humbling and mind-boggling, to say the least. I genuinely dread the day either of my kids realize I’m not the superhero they think I am. Unfortunately I can’t fix everything that breaks (actually very few things), I’m not superman with super human strength, nor can I make all hurts feel better. I am human. I am totally limited in my abilities. I can offer a shoulder to cry on though I have a list of restrictions and inabilities.
When was the last time YOU jumped? Really, jumped…….specifically, into the arms of God? As children we are so carefree and fearless. This ability to so carefree comes from our ignorance of the world around us. We are unaware of the injustices and pain others are experiencing. As we age we become increasingly aware of pain we never knew existed. Over time we become callous. We stop trusting. We stop stepping out on blind faith. We interact with people at arms-length out of fear we will be wronged in some way. The hardships we encounter begin affecting our relationships with those around us, including our Heavenly Father. Again, I ask when was the last time you REALLY took a leap of faith and jumped into His arms. You may have been wronged by your mate or best friend. You may have been hurt by one or both of your parents. Your heart may have been torn to shreds beyond human recognition– but there is One who will never leave nor forsake you. {Deut 31:6} There is One who, “sticks closer than a brother. {Prov. 18:24} There is One who says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” {Jer. 29:11} The world may will hurt you. Those closest to you may hurt you. But He never will. Spread his love, mercy, and grace today to others you see hurting. The world needs the God in you!!!
I think a lot of us are still learning to trust. I know that I am. I love Him fiercely, but my own imperfections and experiences with failure keep me at bay sometimes. Everyday is new and beautiful. I’m just thankful that my soul takes flight with Him!
Me too!! It’s a daily process. Some days I do better than others. But I’m learning to allow him to scrape away the callouses of my past hurts and mistakes. I’m not perfect but I have been forgiven and for that I’m thankful. I can’t always control how others are going to act/react but I can control my own actions. Thankfully, He takes me, “Just as I am…” Thanks for the comment!! Good to hear from you, my friend!!!
My past (and not so far past) has so many hurts and mistakes that it becomes so debilitating that even though you know God will not hurt you like man, the reaction of man will keep you wrapped up in that safety bubble wrap you have created for yourself. It’s hard to get past that even if you know what God can do….LOVE THIS POST!!
I fully believe it’s a defense mechanism. We think it’s healthy and prevents us from getting hurt again. But we close everything off-including God. BIG mistake. Hurts and mistakes will always happen but His love is UNCHANGING! Such a blessing and a wonderful promise to hold on to while attempting to unwrap the bubble wrap 🙂 If nothing else we could always just fall over and roll around while it pops, LOL!!!! Thanks for your input and support. Love ya, my friend!