I felt Him drawing me

heard Him calling

recognized His voice.

Cautiously I stepped towards Him.

In fear of being swallowed up

I stepped back.

He pursued me.

I couldn’t help myself ...

I drew closer ... a bit closer than before.

The Holy God of the universe wanted me.

What impossible sacrifice would He require?

Yikes! I retreated ... but not as far as before.

He hounded me.

He chipped away at me

relentlessly.

Fear engulfed me

fear of surrendering control

fear of losing my precious freedom.

Repeat ... many times.

Until finally I understood ...

I had nothing to fear

nothing to lose

only to gain.

Freedom

lightness

purpose

hope.

All I had to do was accept the gift

take His hand

and live the adventure

shaped by His plan.

He still chips away at me

but He is good.

My soul finds rest in God alone. (Ps. 62:1)