The Precipice

Today I walk long. I walk to think. I walk to sing. I walk to pray. 
I walk  to find inspiration. And I find it. And it speaks to me. And God
 speaks to  me. And I listen. My walk takes me to a park and a swing.
 So I sit and I    swing and I listen. I let myself be wrapped in Sunday 
afternoon light. And I let the wind blow all my cares away. And I open my 
eyes to see. To see what He's speaking to me.
 And He shows me a squirrel on the highest branch on the tip of a twig that
 could snap any moment. A squirrel that holds on for life. A squirrel afraid. 
But then he gets brave and he backs up little by little until he's safe and
 he's back in his nest.
And He says to me you've been that squirrel. That squirrel so afraid. And  
 then He says to me I brought you to that precipice you're standing on. And 
I will keep bringing you back to it because that's where I want you. Because
 I don't want you to be afraid. I don't want you to turn back to safety. I 
  want you to trust Me. To trust Me, to trust that I know what I'm doing. To 
 trust that as you take that flying leap of faith, I will catch you. I will 
 carry you. I will carry you to the place where I am. I will set you free.
 I will set your feet on solid ground, on holy ground. So I listen. I let it 
  sink in. I stand at the precipice with my toes curled over the edge. And I 
 jump. I jump afraid.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on thine own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Author: Sarah Jean

My name is Sarah Jean. I am a Christ follower striving to go deeper into the Father's heart. I have embraced a call to write and share my journey with you. I am a Grace University graduate with a B.A. in Intercultural Studies and a H.E.A.R.T. Missionary Training Institute graduate as well. I am also a member of Compel. I invite you to embark on this journey with me as I discover God's promises and dive deep into the Savior's heart. View all posts by Sarah Jean