An uncontrolled dirt-surfing ride through thickets, around trees and over rocky paths; frighteningly unprotected from exposure to every imaginable elemental calamity. Bumping and scraping, ripping patches of skin and trailing blood deposits to expose the path of a dangerous yet exhilarating journey of profound testimony and complete helplessness. Every turn of the expedition an absolute unknown; a mysterious thrill ride where feet are whisked above ground; never still; never planted. The rapidly changing landscape moving too swiftly to risk the sudden stop; too fast to escape. Each turned corner changes the level of complexity to the complicated algorithms of safe discontinuance and strengthens the grip on total dependency. Unpredictable flips and graceless tumbles highlight dangerous turns where random obstacles appear, wreak havoc and disappear. Oases splash refreshing springs of comfort and healing to courageously acquired battle scars and transformative rewards are generously lavished for faithful participation. A deeply-felt song of validation echoes encouragement into the dark corners of a retracted existence. The brief respite is followed by a brisk jolt back into an elevated encore performance filled with mystery and face-first falls. Jagged gashes of flesh and mouthfuls of teeth-grinding grit and soil reveal the complete helplessness of an embarrassing display of total voluntary defenselessness and self debasement. Yet relaxation of tension-twisted muscles supports a less turbulent experience; a possibility of more control over the uncontrollable and soothing relief from a tightly-wound, visibly-strained resistance effort. The good, the painful and the mysterious merged into the victorious at a cost of already paid for.
A nervous hand reaches half-heartedly toward the hand of God; searching for truth and asking, in shallow words, for the depth of His will. Unable to see the other side of the ominous mountain beyond the dim light of the shadowy valley; catching hold of the tail of a fearless tiger for which, no preparation can adequately prepare.
If your grasp on God’s hand doesn’t feel like a wild ride, that is, if your journey has not felt dangerous, exhilarating, frightening, miraculous, yet absolutely addictive, secure and liberating maybe your reach is not fully extended.
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)
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