When I was 15 years old my father passed away. And one of my most vivid “lesson” memories of him was a time we were at the mall together. We were attempting to go downstairs on the escalator, after a long day of shopping and eating we were ready for home. So my dad is getting on the escalator in front of me, and I am right behind with my hands full, waiting for the right step to come to hop on. And I was petrified, and I couldn’t hold on and get a grip for safety. I freaked out and started to cry, and my dad said “just step Sarah”…but it wasn’t that easy I had no balance and I didn’t think I would be ready for the next one... While my father came back up to help me, I decided to just go for it and step out, I wobbled and was frightened but eventually made it to the bottom…The humorous thing about this situation is that every single time I come to an escalator I recall this instance and tell myself I can do it even when I don’t have balance at first.
Recently a friend of mine was explaining how she just didn’t know which path to take next in life. In fact she was planning on going back to school but didn’t know if she should leave her home state and step way out of comfort to try it out or not. And honestly the only advice I could give her, was to just step out. Honestly there are times we do step and loose our balance and fall, but how else would we have known if we were going to fall if we didn’t just step out. You don’t know what you won’t be able to achieve unless you try to achieve it- so go for it!
Now I want all of you to realize, I am not just blindly saying to go out and do or try anything. As you all should know I am an advocate for consulting your creator before anything else. And under all circumstances I strongly advise you to just pray and ask God for guidance. He is willing to provide it, but sometimes his plan isn’t obvious. And in times like that I encourage you to not fear and know that even though you may have little to hold on at first- there is hope!
God may be asking you to step out of what is comfortable and into something uncomfortable. But trying something new or being in an unfamiliar place may be the only way that He can grab your attention and tell you to fully rely on him and his provision.
What are you not stepping out in faith to do? Are you not trusting in the Lord’s sovereignty and strength to take care of your needs?
Since I haven’t been cooking much, I will give you a recipe from that great friend of mine I know is a good cook, and I trust! Try out this yummy icing for your brownies, add it to a boxed batch and it’ll taste delicious! (recipe credit: Kristen Hadley)
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 dash vanilla extract
Directions
Combine the milk, butter, and sugar together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; allow to cook at a rolling boil for 30 seconds and immediately remove from heat. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla to the milk mixture and stir until the chips are completely melted. Pour immediately over warm brownies.
Eat Drink and Be transformed by Faith!
Sarah
