Day 7 (5/23/10)

Fear. Doubt.
Its something we've all been raised to live in. Whether you realize it or not, you are. Look around. Were raised to be overly concious of minor things that can possibly be a slight risk to us. My parents dont even allow me to walk down the street alone due to potential incidents that will probably never happen, such as me being abducted. Its human nature. Its logic. Logical thinking kills you. Am I saying you should jump of the edge of your house onto a pile of rocks? No. Thats not what i'm saying. Im talking about things were called by God to do, yet do to our selfish insecurities, we'd rather stay where we are.

"Boldly following God means we can't fear loss, cause fearing loss will hold us back from ever taking risks... " ~Alyssa Barlow

Faith is like a flashlight, you can only see so much, you have to keep walking to see more and more. Everything might not make since at the time. But you just have to trust that God wont let you fall. (he wont)

"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see." ~Hebrews 11:1 (New living translation)

"Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”
Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”
“Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink.“Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed."
~Matthew 14: 22-33

Did you notice when peter started fearing, and became aware of his potential risks, he fell in. Keep your focus on jesus.
~Stacy Partin