Now that I think of it, people seemed worried. I'm glad that I didn't realize at the time that I wasn't measuring up. What I do remember is the day when it seemed that all of the practicing finally paid off.
Finally I was coasting across the yard solo! Exuberant with joy, I turned to wave at my parents, who I knew would be proudly watching, only to see looks of horror on their face. That is when I hit the picnic table.
This is the story that came to mind as I thought about the meme that Jim tagged me with, What would Jesus say to me? The words that came to mind immediately were, "Come'on, follow me." Then I think he would add, "Don't forget, I am with you."
Because He knows I forget. When I forget He is with me, it is just like the bicycle ride. Instead of trusting that He is alongside me every step of the way, I go flailing out of control and end up plowing into a disaster.
But He doesn't forget, and He is always there with simple reminders like, "I love you, I'm here, don't be afraid, it's okay, let's try again, I'll always be with you."
If you would like to participate in this meme, consider yourself tagged. Please include a link to Jim's blog.
4 comments:
Thanks so much for doing this! And I, too, learned to ride a bike late (luckily without a picnic table, though :-).
I'm not sure his words to me would be very kind.
You're welcome Jim. I've read some good posts in this meme.
Adam,
I am sure that His words to you would be kind. See my previous post. I was greatly encouraged this morning by listening to a video by Wayne Jacobsen called The Father's Affection.
Your heart and mine seem to be on a similar path. Even when I forget to follow Him, He is with me. God is so patient. He is so understanding. He is so forgiving. No matter what the world tells us to believe, His grace is sufficient... even for me.
Brett Elizabeth
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