It’s Risky…
July 12th, 2009 | 
Author: …to do new things.
…to love others as Jesus did.
…to believe what we cannot see.
…to walk in a new place.
…to meet new people and get to know them.
…to do something other than you have ever before experienced.
Because sometimes…
…we fail.
…we fall.
….we get fearful.
…we are uncertain that we are doing the right thing, in the right way, with the right motive.
And also…
…people may fail us.
…people may lie to us.
…people may not love us back.
…people do not live up to our expectations.
BUT, know this…
…Jesus never fails.
…Jesus never lies.
…Jesus always loves us.
The picture of life we are looking at may not be the picture we envisioned. But in taking the risk, we are being obedient, bold, strong, fearless, loving. In taking the risk, we started to look a whole lot like our Savior.
He risked it all for me–when I failed him countless times. Yet, He still loves me and favors me and would have risked it all for me again.
Like Peter, I’m jumping out of the boat and swimming for shore. Wanna swim with me?
If I tell you all those apply ro me today – would you be surprised? I am fighting a bitter heart and this is a timely word. Thank you- you are an encouragement!
I'm in–my friend Jennifer and I are praying for each other and ourselves, to have passionate, whole-hearted love for God. It's risky not to "go through the motions."
Absolutely!! He is faithful when I am not and I am so thankful. Have a great week, sweet Holly.
Leah
It is risky huh? but so worth it!
Out of the boat….sometimes sputtering and coughing…but out of the boat. It would be nice to do a little water walking though.
I LOVE THIS POST…Girl, I've been out of the boat for some time now, but the safety of the boat calls me back time & time again. The waves are high and the storms can be overwhelming, but if we keep our eyes on Jesus then we can walk on water!
xoxo,
Melissa in Mel's World
this was beautiful. thank you for sharing…
I love this…just what I needed to hear! Thanks Holly! No problems getting to the new site! I have never met you but love to be encouraged by your blog!