We Did It!

Proverbs 4:11-13

“Come on, Daddy” the little voice called, “come on.” Saturday morning had arrived, and Daddy had taken two of his sons for the morning. One had baseball practice, the other one was nearly three. He needed to play, and play, and play. So, off to the playground at the park they went.

This was the life. A bright, sunny morning, playing with Dad. Happily their voices called to one another, mixed with joyous laughter . . . Until it was time for the “fort.”

He started just fine. . . His little legs moving higher, then higher. About half way up his perspective changed! This wasn’t as much fun. The ground looked so far down and the top looked so far up. How would he ever make it? He didn’t contemplate for long. He knew what he could do, he would call on Dad.

“Daddy, come help, daddy, come help.” Quickly Daddy went to his side.

“You’re ok;” he reassured him, “just put your foot, here. Good job! Now put you’re foot here. That’s great!” With Daddy’s presence beside him, and obediently following his instructions, little guy was soon at the very top.

His voice was exuberant once again. “We did it!” He yelled happily, “we did it!”

Has life ever left you feeling like your on an upward climb that’s simply too much? The future stretches endlessly before you. The past seems separated, yet ever catching up. You’re not sure where to place your foot. Every where you see to take the next step seems so unstable. Call on your Father! Your Heavenly Father has not abandoned you. He will come to your aid. Let Him quiet your heart and mind. Listen closely and He’ll say, “Put your foot here. This is the step to take.” And with His guidance someday we’ll take the final step and reach “the top” -- Heaven’s shore. Placing our hand in His nail-scarred hand, looking into His beautiful face we can shout, “We did it!”

Oh, God, help me to know the guidance of Your Shepherd’s hand. Grant me the wisdom that comes from You. Keep me close enough to readily recognize and listen to Your voice. Help me to follow, allowing my steps to be ordered by you. (Psalms)

Take It With You

“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.” Psalm 23:1 (NIV)