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“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 (ESV)

I can still remember the moment my bat and that ball collided. The sound was awesome to a sports loving girl. I dug in deep and ran as fast as I could to first and then rounded second barely making it – but I was safe. Next batter up, my coach enticed me to steal third base, but I was glued to second. My feet were firmly planted on that white plastic base. His hand motions on the sidelines didn’t even phase me. However, no matter how much I wanted to stay, I couldn’t stay there forever. Winning the game meant I would have to leave second head to third and then home. Reality check – safe was a temporary place.

Feeling safe is definitely a non-negotiable for us girls. We hover over those we love attempting to protect them from moving vehicles, unhealthy friendships and every conceivable germ. Good safe reminds us to lock our doors, guard our hearts and choose close friends carefully. But sometimes our natural bend toward safe can keep us from God ordained faith steps – moving toward what we cannot see.

Abraham could have played it safe and stayed when God told him to leave his homeland. Esther could have played it safe and ignored the call to stand up for her people. David could have played it safe and resisted defending His God before the intimidating Goliath. Samuel could have played it safe and ignored the voice of God calling out to him in the dark of night.

Yes, we could all play it safe and dig our feet in deep right where we are, but we might miss the adventure of a lifetime. God is cheering us on from the sidelines, inviting us to let go of safe and trust Him. Let’s choose to win the race He has set before us and experience the joy of full obedience.

“Father, we are never alone in risking it all for Your glory – help us to release safe and trust You with the rest.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
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