Forever Safe

Do you like to play it safe or do you play on the edge?  Do you do the same things you've always done or do you like to take some chances?  Are you willing to try new foods or shop in different stores? Are you up for a new haircut each time you visit your beauty shop?  Will you give a stranger the benefit of the doubt, put away any prejudice and strike up a conversation?  Do you pack the "kitchen sink" just in case, when you travel, or instead just throw a few things in a bag and see what happens when you arrive at your destination?  When you choose colors of paint and carpet do you stick with all neutral?  Does  the threat of inclement weather or bad traffic cause you to change your plans before you even know for sure what's ahead? 

Most of us play it safe.  And, yes, at times safe is wise.  I would agree.  When safe is looking out for the interest of others or obeying laws and guidelines for our well-being...safe is good.  But, if we chose safe every time we would never live out our dreams.  Safe is what we know or what someone has convinced us is true.  When we step out of our safe zone and into the unknown we experience life and freedom.  The world has so much for us to experience and see and live out.  Dreams are not born in the safe zone. They fly in the world of the unknown. 

The Scripture is full of verses that tell us that we are safe because we are a child of God's.  We do not have to fear what man may do to us because God is greater than man.  He created man...we do not have to worry about tomorrow because today has enough troubles of its own, and God will carry those burdens for us. Now isn't that good news?  We are never alone.  God tells us that once we are a child of His...He will never abandon us.  We are always in His care.  He can take the hardships of men and turn them into blessings for Him.  Our safe zone is self -imposed. Our safe zone is full of fear and a poor self-image...and God did not create us with a spirit of fear. God's choice for us is to receive power, love and self-discipline.  So, in order to live a safe life, give your life  to God and He will show you how to live your life to the fullest....forever safe in Him...at the same time experiencing his abundance, provision and life of joy and peace!