the next step

I have a thing about heights...I'm not very fond of them.  Unless I'm enclosed by something solid and secure (a car, a plane, even the gondola of a hot air balloon), I feel insecure and unsure and even fearful when the ground looks far away.  I was thinking about dealing with fear this morning, and God reminded me of another lesson from the Horsetooth Adventure.

There is a place at the top of Horsetooth Rock that is down on both sides and the "level" surface at the top is not very wide.  (Okay, it's probably at least 3 feet wide, but I felt like I was balancing on a wire!)  I paused on the way up thinking to myself, "Do I really want to do that?"  God immediately whispered to my heart, "Just keep your eyes on the next step.  Do not look to the right or to the left.  Look straight ahead and then take the next step."  One step at a time, I made it across to watch the most amazing sunrise I have ever seen!  I crossed again with more confidence on the way back down.

There is a huge life lesson in this for me.  Keep my eyes on the next step.  Don't be distracted by whatever is to the right and to the left.  Don't get paralyzed in fear of the distractions.  Look straight ahead and take that next step and keep moving forward.  Move through life one step at a time.  Take in the amazing views and be grateful.  Learn and gain confidence in the One who guides me.  The next step is a glorious one!