Stepping Out

She stood,

one hand reaching out

while the other felt for the

steadying influence of something solid.

 “Come!”

She let go of the chair

just long enough to clap her little hands

with joy.

“Come!”

She wiggled and smiled

with excitement,

anticipating the delicious thrill

of stepping out.

He knew he would feel

pain,

if only he could rest

a bit longer.

“Come.”

It was time;

the routine

that would maintain

a portion of wellness,

prevent atrophy and

limit further weakening.

“Come.”

With every ounce of his will,

he steadied himself

to step out…

The race would soon

begin.

Each athlete stretched,

paced,

focused;

every inch of sinew

pulsating with the rush

of anticipation.

“On your marks…”

Each foot placed

in exact position,

ready.

Time stood still

as they waited eagerly

for the signal

to step out…

Inexperience,

discomfort,

uncertainty,

facing seemingly

overwhelming odds.

Yet,

the mother,

the nurse,

the coaches

say, “Come!”

… and they smile.

They desire to reach out,

to encourage,

to protect.

   They delight in seeing progress,

   developing fortitude,

   stimulating hope.

      They joyfully anticipate furthering

      ability,

      purpose,

      strength.

         They have experience guiding others,

         knowledge and methods to apply,

         resources to motivate for success.

To step out in faith

in obedience to His Word,

in anticipation of the Way,

is a leap 
into the Light!

Jesus says,

“Come!”

~ae

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, 

and He delights in his way.  

When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, 

because the Lord is the One who holds his hand.”  

~Psalm 37:23,24

“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, 

and to make you stand in the presence of His glory 

blameless with great joy, 

to the only God our Savoir, through Jesus Christ our Lord, 

be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, 

before all time and now and forever.”  

~Jude 24,25