Isaiah 41:10 CEB Don't
fear, because I am with you; don't be afraid, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous
strong hand.
Saturday morning I had a long walk which eventually took me
to the ball fields. There a father was teaching his two small children to ride
a bicycle. They had size appropriate
bikes and had on their helmets. The dad
would take hold of the back of his daughter’s bike seat and push her along,
then call “pedal” as he let go. She,
however was fearful and after a few feet would just put her feet on the
ground. He took her to the top of the
hill to give her some more momentum once again calling “pedal!” as he let
go. She did a little better but wasn’t
there yet. I needed to move on but I did
so with the feeling that she would get it before the day was over. As I walked home, I related that father to
our heavenly Father. Our Father God
holds on to us sometimes to help us but sometimes he will let go and give us a
little push. God wants us to use the gifts
that he has provided us to take care of ourselves. This earthly father was always there watching
his daughter after he let go and so it is with God. He will never leave or forsake us, even
though we may sometimes not sense his presence.
When that happens just remember to pedal!
Loving God, thank you for a new week. Help us to be at our best and remember to
pedal forward. We ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Have a great week!
Paige
Paige
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