Tower of Terror or Leap of Faith

This past week at staff retreat, we had options for our free time.  Playing it safe, I chose a calming, soothing massage.  My son, however, leaned on adrenaline rush.  He decided to jump off a 100-foot tower!  As I sat on the bench looking up at him with his helmet and safety equipment on his body, I could not help but think, “What if that equipment fails?”  I envisioned my son laying flat on the ground.  I understand the chances were minimal and this was extreme but my fears allowed that mental outcome to be a considered reality. 

God provided a beautiful illustration as I was praying, asking Him to keep my son safe.  God showed me that although I can see the equipment attached to my son, that equipment has the ability to fail him.  In this case, he would not have a safe landing.  In contrast, I am unable to physically witness the hand of God on my life but God is in me, all around me, and working through my life to minister to those who He ordained to cross my path.  God wants me to trust Him enough to leap from whatever tower of faith He is calling me to.  He wants me to jump without questioning details.  He desires that I leap with an obedient heart that is faithful to do whatever He has asked me to do.  Here is the cool part!  Although I cannot see Him, I am equipped with the invisible Armor of God (Eph. 6:10-18) that will protect my heart, mind, and soul.  HE will never fail me!

Fear has the ability to paralyze us, keeping us from the will of God.  Fear is of the enemy.  The enemy hates it when we step out in faith, relying solely on God for provision, strength, vision, and guidance.  We must take the leap of faith and jump off the tower into His safe arms that serve as a refuge, strength, and stronghold.

Psalm 27:1 reads, “The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?”

What tower of terror is paralyzing you?  What giant step is He asking you to take?  Will you take the leap of faith?  I would love the opportunity to partner in prayer with you. 

Take a Step of Faith & Watch Fear Fade

Fear has always been a battle in my life.  Sometimes, I feel as if I am on a rollercoaster ride.  There are days I feel that I can conquer the world and anything it throws my way.  Other days, fear cripples me to the point of extreme anxiety that produces stomach pain and loss of appetite.  I become pre-occupied with all the worst-case scenarios life could bring.  At the end of the day, I lay my head on the pillow and find difficulty sleeping.

 Matthew 6:25-27 reads, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? ²⁶ Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? ²⁷ Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”  One would believe that since I have been a Christian since the age of seven, that I could believe my Heavenly Father has everything in control (especially the things I cannot control.) 

Fear of failure and fear of the unknown are two areas in my life that need a HUGE makeover!  From the small things (like trying a new drink at Starbucks, which my husband recommended for two years…and BTW, I loved!) to the larger things (making decisions that affect my family’s future,) fear cripples me almost every time. 

Faith, however, has the power to move mountains!  Matthew 17:20-21 reads, “Because you have so little faith, I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move.  Nothing will be impossible for you.”  God desires to do the impossible through our lives and astonish us! 

I don’t know about you but I desire to get out of the boat like Peter did and walk on water.  You may say, “But wait!  Peter took his eyes off Jesus and began to sink!”  Yes he did, however, he took the first step and got out of the boat.  Let us remember the ending.  Even when he took his eyes of Jesus, it was then that his Best Friend took him by the hand and brought him up out of that water.  Yes, Jesus wanted more for him.  He desired for Peter to walk on water all the way to Him.  Peter did take baby steps toward faith.  How about you and I?  Will we step out of the boat when we feel God calling us?  Or will we stay where it is comfortable and safe? 

What step of faith is God calling you to take today?  I would love to hear from you so I can pray with and for you.  Are you willing to take one step at a time toward faith and allow God to slowly help your fear to fade away?  I promise you, He has great things in store for you!  Allow your fearless faith to move mountains!