Life Plan Devotion #20 [take a leap]
Hi, Everyone.
I felt led to post this this afternoon. Maybe I'm not the only one who's being nudged to take a leap of faith. :)
Blessings,
Mary
Life Plan Devotion #20 [take a leap]
Most of us can say that we've taken a step of faith, but how many times have you taken a leap of faith? A leap of faith is a financial, emotional, physical, or spiritual risk that, when God nudges you in that direction, you take it, letting go of what's safe, secure, and predictable, and, by taking that leap of faith, trust Him to catch you if you fall.
In the story of Jesus walking on the water, it's the wee hours of the morning, and the disciples in the boat think He's a ghost. He tells them, "It is I; be not afraid." Peter responds with, "Lord, if it is You, bid me come to You, on the water." When Jesus replies with, "Come," Peter gets out of the boat. That's a leap of faith, an emotional, physical, and spiritual risk for Peter.
Peter does fine, is walking on the water, until he sees the turbulent wind and waves and gives in to fear. Because he takes his eyes off Jesus, he begins to sink. He cries out, "Lord, save me," and "immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand, caught [Peter], and said to him, 'O you of little faith, why did you doubt?'" [Matthew 14:23-32]
A leap of faith is scary, because you have to take a giant step out of your comfort zone. I encourage you to pray about a leap of faith that the Lord would have you take, Just be prepared to be challenged. Whether it's, for example, to give to a ministry until it "hurts," forgive the unforgivable, pursue a seemingly impossible physical goal, or share your testimony with a stranger as to what the Lord has done for you, if you follow through, you will experience a most amazing adventure and enjoy great reward.
Hebrews 11:8
"By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going."
What this has to do with weight loss: What seemingly impossible physical, weight-loss goal should you tackle? What would take such a leap of faith that your first step would be linked with a shake of your head and a deep breath? Even if the end result seems like foreign territory and you feel like you have no map, take the challenge and pursue your dream.
Prayer for Today:
"Heavenly Father, just like You called Abraham to go by faith, call me to a place that I will later receive as my inheritance. I want it said of me that I obeyed and went, even though I didn't know where I was going. Today, I pray that I will rely on Your Word as I face decisions. I ask, specifically, that You will give me the needed wisdom to know exactly what to do and when to do it. Ignite a spirit of faith-based risk in me, and may I be Your bold and devoted disciple. Nudge me more powerfully than You ever have before! Help me to step out of the boat, to keep my eyes on You, and remind me that You will catch me if I fall. I pray in the Name of Your Son, Jesus, who bids me 'Come.' Amen."
I felt led to post this this afternoon. Maybe I'm not the only one who's being nudged to take a leap of faith. :)
Blessings,
Mary
Life Plan Devotion #20 [take a leap]
Most of us can say that we've taken a step of faith, but how many times have you taken a leap of faith? A leap of faith is a financial, emotional, physical, or spiritual risk that, when God nudges you in that direction, you take it, letting go of what's safe, secure, and predictable, and, by taking that leap of faith, trust Him to catch you if you fall.
In the story of Jesus walking on the water, it's the wee hours of the morning, and the disciples in the boat think He's a ghost. He tells them, "It is I; be not afraid." Peter responds with, "Lord, if it is You, bid me come to You, on the water." When Jesus replies with, "Come," Peter gets out of the boat. That's a leap of faith, an emotional, physical, and spiritual risk for Peter.
Peter does fine, is walking on the water, until he sees the turbulent wind and waves and gives in to fear. Because he takes his eyes off Jesus, he begins to sink. He cries out, "Lord, save me," and "immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand, caught [Peter], and said to him, 'O you of little faith, why did you doubt?'" [Matthew 14:23-32]
A leap of faith is scary, because you have to take a giant step out of your comfort zone. I encourage you to pray about a leap of faith that the Lord would have you take, Just be prepared to be challenged. Whether it's, for example, to give to a ministry until it "hurts," forgive the unforgivable, pursue a seemingly impossible physical goal, or share your testimony with a stranger as to what the Lord has done for you, if you follow through, you will experience a most amazing adventure and enjoy great reward.
Hebrews 11:8
"By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going."
What this has to do with weight loss: What seemingly impossible physical, weight-loss goal should you tackle? What would take such a leap of faith that your first step would be linked with a shake of your head and a deep breath? Even if the end result seems like foreign territory and you feel like you have no map, take the challenge and pursue your dream.
Prayer for Today:
"Heavenly Father, just like You called Abraham to go by faith, call me to a place that I will later receive as my inheritance. I want it said of me that I obeyed and went, even though I didn't know where I was going. Today, I pray that I will rely on Your Word as I face decisions. I ask, specifically, that You will give me the needed wisdom to know exactly what to do and when to do it. Ignite a spirit of faith-based risk in me, and may I be Your bold and devoted disciple. Nudge me more powerfully than You ever have before! Help me to step out of the boat, to keep my eyes on You, and remind me that You will catch me if I fall. I pray in the Name of Your Son, Jesus, who bids me 'Come.' Amen."
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
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on 1/19/09 3:09 am
on 1/19/09 3:09 am
One of the things I try to remember is that at the end of life, people sit around and mourn what they didn't do, not what they tried to do......
Also, if you think you are going to follow some certain plan and know exactly the outcome-while you may FEEL safe, you are in fact delusional. Life doesn't work that way-it's all uncertain. Sometimes I'd like to know more about the future, but that would probably really be boring.
You're right, Debra. The "if only" thoughts are killers (pardon the pun). It's true that nothing is a "sure thing." It's the uncertainty of life that gives it a bit of spice. :)
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Thank you, Pattye. I wasn't sure if today's devotion would be appreciated here, but I sure did feel the nudge. I love what you said, that just by taking that leap of faith, we've pleased God. Faith is the action, and faith is the destination, so it's all good.
I'm praying for you, Pattye. Please don't accept the notion that suffering is your lot in life. Speak health, healing, and wholeness, for the angels are on tip toe, waiting for permission to bring it all to you.
Blessings,
Mary
I'm praying for you, Pattye. Please don't accept the notion that suffering is your lot in life. Speak health, healing, and wholeness, for the angels are on tip toe, waiting for permission to bring it all to you.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Mary I believer in God I know he is with me always and forever. I gave myself to him long before I knew what it meant to be a true child of God.
He has given me the gifts that I have so I know without his love,his faith in me I would be nothing..I would never have lived through birth....thats a story for another day and time.
Just remember if you feel it in your heart to say it then do for you are giving a blessing unto he who knows how many hairs is on your head
He has given me the gifts that I have so I know without his love,his faith in me I would be nothing..I would never have lived through birth....thats a story for another day and time.
Just remember if you feel it in your heart to say it then do for you are giving a blessing unto he who knows how many hairs is on your head
being healthy has its rewards....take the challenge and just do it
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