Embracing This God-Life

Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Embrace this God-life.

Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you."

"That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything,

ranging from small to large. 

Include everything as you embrace this God-life,

and you'll get God's everything. 

And when you assume the posture of prayer,

remember that it's not all asking.

If you have anything against someone,

forgive — only then will your heavenly Father

be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins."

Mark 11:22, 24-25 msg

Faith grows when I embrace You.

Circumstances loom so large

jumping in my face

my sight is so limited

when I see only when is in front of me.

I was created for risk.

Safety comes from following You,

not shrinking back,

hiding in a box. 

"Bring it all to Me.

Every single, little bit."

Looking around 

I want so much to point fingers

to compare

to blame.

"Forgive them," You whisper.

"Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

I am not the judge.

Do I know what is deep inside?

Planks block my view.

Take my hand

let's go together

to the only One who can 

make things as they were meant to be.