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Leaps of faith
Do not fear, for I am with you ... — Isaiah 41:10
He has shown strength with his arm … — Luke 1:51
The climb up the tree wasn’t hard; it was the climb down that had me fearful. My brother stood with his arms outstretched, telling me to jump. I begged him to get others to help me. My brother was “different.” He couldn’t possibly get me out of the tree. When he persisted, I knew I had to leap into the arms I was sure would fail me. But those arms didn’t fail. I smiled and exclaimed, “You did it!” My brother, though, looked disappointed that I didn’t trust him.
How many times have I hurt God with my lack of trust in God’s strong arms to catch me? How many Advents have I brought God to tears because I chose to stay fearfully stuck in a “tree”? Mary took a leap of faith into God’s capable arms. Won’t you? — DFJ
What leaps in life is God inviting you to take?
Loving God, help us move forward with great faith, knowing you will catch us always. Amen.
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