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Backstory:
Sometimes the paths Heavenly Father invites us to walk feel uncertain and uncomfortable at first. We may hesitate because we cannot yet see where the journey will lead or who we might become along the way. This writing was inspired by the realization that some of the greatest peace and joy in life come when we trust Him enough to step beyond our comfort zones and follow the quiet promptings He places on our hearts. What once felt frightening can become the very thing that helps us grow, heal, and bless others. 

The Bridge Between Fear and Faith

Imagine that you are walking alone along a mountain road,
Just being outside in nature lightens your heavy load.
You see a beautiful river and so you follow it,
And you feel your spirit expand with joy for a bit.

Then you come to a rickety and old bridge 
And under it you see the beautiful river’s edge.
You almost pass by the bridge but then you stop with a question
As you see a man and you recognize Him at once as your Father in Heaven.

He is standing on the other side of this bridge of decay,
And you feel like He is very far away.
He beckons for you to cross the bridge to Him,
But then you look down and you feel like your chance is slim.

He speaks to you with a voice of perfect love that you can feel,
He tells you to trust in Him and you feel like that love is so real.
So you take the first step forward onto this bridge of old
And your fears and doubts for a moment make you feel cold.

You keep moving forward along this rickety old bridge closer to your goal,
And with your Father’s help along the way your heart feels whole.
You eventually reach Him and He embraces you, so proud of His child,
You feel so loved and valued that all your worries and cares seem mild.

You sit down with Him and He tells you how proud He is of you
For the person you are becoming from His Fatherly view.
Your heart feels so light and joyful that you don’t want Him to depart,
Just being with Him, you feel like you have made a fresh new start.

The Takeaway: Heavenly Father often leads us across bridges we never thought we could walk. When we trust Him and take one faithful step at a time, He strengthens us, lightens our burdens, and guides us toward the person He knows we can become. 

Check out my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBWw9I0CSFk

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