The Step of Faith

 

As we celebrate Dr. King’s birthday this weekend one of my favorite quotes of his is, “take the first step in faith.  You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”  So often we want to know exactly what is going to happen in our lives.  So often the unexpected throws us off course and we get disappointed in our ability to be perfect right away.  To take the first step and then the next right step after that.  And beyond that, who knows where the staircase will go?  Who knows when you will need to take an exit ramp either intentionally or as a miscue.  Who knows what the weather will do as we make the way by walking or who might cross your path or when the creak of the staircase threatens to break beneath us.  Today, I invite you to breathe in and slowly exhale.  Again, breathe in and slowly exhale.  Now survey where you are at?  What is going on in your mind?  What is stirring in your heart?  What is the weather pattern in your soul?  As you prayerfully ponder your life, how God is at work in the rooms of your soul, may you remember God’s love and peace and presence is with you.  May your inner ally find you and hold you.  May you sense a grace in the place you call, “home”.  And you continue the wayless way that is your life trusting that you are not alone.  Grace, peace, healing, hope, joy, laughter, and love be with you this day. Amen.