Safe is not what it looks like,
it’s an illusion
and
a trap.
A hand that appears to draw you forward,
while surreptitiously pushing you back.
It may not seem in your nature
to engage in risk,
to take bold chances,
but no one hits home runs from the dugout,
you’ve got to swing for the fences.
Given a fork in the road,
do you take the path
that is worn smooth?
When you get dressed
do you wear what
won’t
get you noticed?
Do you lift your hand
in class
if you
aren’t
sure?
God’s eye is on the brave
and brave is different for
every man
and woman.
There’s freedom
and reward
in stepping out
of the skin
you’ve grown used to.
Don’t assume as far
as you’ve come
is as far as you can
go.
God never runs
out of plans for
us.
We just
stop listening.
Write here, Joel. 