Just Jump

Today we made the hour drive to big ole Piedmont, South Carolina for some friends of ours, Josh and Amanda's youngest daughter's first birthday party. It was a pool party with lots of kids. What's the easiest way to get kids tired and ready for a nap? Yep, swimming.

Sweet Amanda was designated to be the adult in the pool with all the kids. Kudos to you Amanda! Since Peyton is only 3 and doesn't really know how to swim yet, or at least keep her head above water, she had to use the little floaties the kiddos had on their arms. And of course her favorite thing to do is jump into the pool. Being the sweet lady that she is, Amanda let Peyton stand on the side of the pool and jump and jump and jump and jump (and jump some more) into her arms in the pool each time. Being a parent myself, I knew Amanda would catch her every time so I wasn't the least bit worried.

But here's my thought.

Neither was Peyton. Peyton had just met Amanda not even an hour ago and felt so comfortable jumping into her arms. She knew Amanda would catch her. She had no doubt, question, or concern. She just knew. Peyton put all of her faith and trust into Amanda, someone she had just met.

What if our faith was that way? What would our lives be like if we just jumped right into God's arms and let Him catch us. Let him be in complete control of our lives and put all of our trust in Him without any doubt, question, or concern? No matter how much we think we know Him or have a relationship with Him, there are still some parts of our lives we still want control of. What if we just gave it all to Him? What would our faith be like? How would our lives change? Who we be able to help change other people's lives?

Just jump! I promise He will catch you! Each and every time!