Leap of Faith

<p>As I prepared to ride a zip-line from the highest point of a rainforest on the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia, fear welled up inside me. Seconds before I jumped from the platform, thoughts of everything that could go wrong filled my mind. But with all the courage I could muster (and few options for turning back), I released. Dropping from the pinnacle of the forest, I whizzed through the lush green trees, wind flowing through my hair and my worries slowly fading. As I moved through the air allowing gravity to carry me, my view of the next platform became clearer and, with a gentle stop, I knew I&rsquo;d arrived safely.</p> <p>My time on the zip line pictured for me the times God has us undertake new, challenging endeavors. Scripture teaches us to put our trust in God and &ldquo;lean not on [our] own understanding&rdquo; (Proverbs 3:5). when we feel doubt and uncertainty. When our minds are filled with fear and doubt, our paths can be unclear and distorted. But once we&rsquo;ve made the decision to step out in faith by submitting our way to God, &ldquo;He will make [our] paths straight&rdquo; (v. 6). We become more confident taking leaps of faith by learning who God is through spending time in prayer and the Scriptures.</p> <p>We can find freedom and tranquility even in life&rsquo;s challenges as we hang on to God and allow Him to guide us through the changes in our lives.</p>