We had a surprise 80th birthday party for my dad on Saturday. At the party, there was a time of sharing for anyone who had a funny story or special memory of Dad.
Listening to people share their favorite memories jogged my memory. I remembered when I was a little girl of about 4 years old, and my family went on vacation to the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. There was a swinging bridge there and of course my family wanted to cross it. So I stood back and watched...the bridge was high above the trees and moved back and forth as each person crossed it. It didn't look safe and the thought of stepping onto that bridge terrified me.
My dad was standing behind me and must have realized I was scared. So he scooped me up in his arms and carried me across the bridge.
The bridge was still high above the trees. It was still moving as we crossed it. But in my Dad's arms, I felt safe and secure.
It is the same with our Heavenly Father. This earthly life is filled with uncertainty. There are "swinging bridges" everywhere. But as children of the Almighty God, we are safe and secure in Him.
"Hold me up, and I shall be safe...." - Psalm 119:11
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What a beautiful truth!
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I really appreciate and loved this post, thank you. Yes, we need to rest in our Lord's arms and know He is taking care of us despite how scary it seems.
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-Mary
A beautiful word picture! Thank you for sharing. We know that we can trust Him through all, even when He carries us over those very scary and terrifying heights! Thank you Lord!
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Maiden Princess
Very true. I can almost see Jesus carrying you across the bridge :) xx
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