CUP OF COMFORT: “I Not Ready Yet!”

“I am holding you by your right hand—I, the LORD your God. And I say to you,

‘Do not be afraid. I am here to help you.’ ”

Isaiah 41:13

• Dorothy’s little grandson Jake received a bike with training wheels for his birthday present. The gift sparked his interest, but he postponed getting on it until another day. “I try Monday, Mom-Mom,” he promised with a grin. When Monday rolled around, he said, “I try another Monday. I not ready yet.” I laughed when Dorothy told me the story, but I certainly could relate to his “not ready yet” mind-set. Fear is the biggest hurdle in my reluctance or refusal to tackle “new bike” moments, especially when I’m not sure how they will turn out. Issues that pull me out of my comfort zone and require vulnerability—or a huge step of faith—tend to make me hold back and not do anything at all. But then I remember how you learn to ride a bike—Daddy holds you till your balance is just perfect. We have to get on the bike before we can ride. —

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