Today I just have a short thought to share.

Thinking about our current journey (LOTS of faith needed there!), I become aware of how God continually encourages me to trust Him with the future.

But oh wow, can I get overwhelmed with the unknown that lies ahead!!

I know He gets it, and is very patient with me…knowing how difficult it is for me.

But I’m hoping the metaphor I came up with keeps me a little more on track and less afraid all the time.

Faith = Stones | Unbelief = Mud

Imagine a field of mud and dotted all over you see stones. Big enough to stand on. Stepping stones. Clean. Dry. Safe.

But REPEATEDLY over the past few weeks, all I seem to do…all I seem to CHOOSE…is stepping in the mud.

The mud of unbelief – not trusting Him although He has shown me countless times that He always comes through in some way. All the while, His stone is there to make me feel less insecure.

The mud of fear – not trusting Him to look after our future, my husband, my daughter. While it’s completely safe on His stones of faith.

The mud of self-reliance – going round and round in circles in my head about how I can make the situation work…while He has proven that He is fully capable of taking us where we’re going and that He is orchestrating a beautiful story. While it’s much less exhausting on His stones of being at peace with what He brings along.

The mud of feeling despondent and overwhelmed – instead of stepping up onto a stone of faith that leads to joy about what’s to come…because I trust HIM with what’s coming.

Stepping Onto = A Choice

Faith is Godly. His Spirit shows me how to get it right. But I also need to CHOOSE to use what He gives me. I must CHOOSE to believe.

I don’t want to be sucked into the mud anymore.

To me, a picture sometimes helps make the better decision. I’m keeping this picture in mind to remind what NOT to do…and what other option there is.

Here’s to hoping I step onto the stones a little more every day.