Leaning, Letting Go and Leaping
“Cast your burden on the Lord,
God will sustain you.
I will trust in the power of God.”
--The Psalm writer, selection from Psalm 55
This week we are dealing with the theme of trust, one of those important characteristics we hope will grow as we take risks in relationships. From time to time, I have cited the writings of Jean Blomquist in these daily devotions. Today, “Trusting Nimbly.” The article is about a hike she took with her husband when they vacationed in Yosemite National Park. On this hike they were to climb to the summit of 10,850 foot Mt. Hoffman. When Jean took time to reflect on the successful ascent, she realized that she had learned three things about trusting. She identified her insights as:
Leaning: She discovered that trust meant leaning on others and on God.
Letting Go: Trust requires surrender of pain, brokenness and being vulnerable.
Leaping: Trust is the meeting point of the already and the not-yet. Sometimes we have to leap to arrive at the not-yet.
A few insights to think about today as we engage in exploring the theme of trust.
A prayer: Show me the moments when leaning is appropriate, when letting go would be helpful, and when leaping is the right alternative. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
02.25.10
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