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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: TRUST (07/21/16)
I found myself 185 ft. in the air and suspended face down in a harness looking at the ground far below me. All the while I was asking myself how my son had talked me into going on this amusement park ride with him. Once the all clear was announced, I was responsible for pulling the rip cord that would cause us to plummet head first and then swing in a wide arc at speeds of up to 80 miles an hour- first out over concrete walkway and the water beyond, and then back toward the huge pole from which the ride was suspended.

Preparing for this adventure required trust that those who would harness us would do so according to the manufacturer instructions. It also required us to trust that the equipment would not fail, and we would land back safely on the ground. It's funny how easily I was able to be placed in that harness and lifted 17 stories into the air, and yet, sometimes when God asks me to do something, I am immobilized by fear. In times like that, I would do well to remember the admonition in Psalm 118:8 (KJV), “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”

I know that God cares about me far more than those amusement park ride operators do. Knowing this, why then is it so difficult for me to step out in faith believing that I will be safe and secure doing whatever it is that the Lord is asking of me? Where have you put confidence in man? Do you need to learn to trust God more? Remember, he knows our needs before we even ask.

Lord,

Sometimes we find it difficult to trust you fully and completely. Our spirits know that you love us and that the plans that you have for us are to prosper us and not to harm us (Jeremiah 29:11), but our minds often tell us differently. Help us stay grounded in you so that when you ask us to step out in faith we can do so without fear. Remind us of the trust that was required to step into that harness and help us remember that we are far safer suspended in your hands then we are in the hands of any human.

In Jesus' name,
Amen.

Additional reading:
Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 2:22

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Recommended worship song: Trust in You by Lauren Daigle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_aVFVveJNs)
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Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
08/05/16
Congratulations on ranking 5th in your level and 26 overall. Happy Dance!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
08/05/16
I think this is a brilliant devotion. You make a great point. You also made my stomach lurch a bit at the description. My only suggestion would be to write out the word feet instead of using an abbreviation. I also really liked that you added a prayer too. It was quite heartfelt.
Robyn Harbour
08/11/16
I definitely could not do what you did, heights make me weak at the knees. For me trusting God is easier than doing challenges that require height. Congratulations on being highly commended.