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Baby Steps
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:1-2 (ESV)
Baby Steps!
One of my friends on Facebook recently posted a short video of her daughter taking her first "baby steps”. She starts by standing (an accomplishment in and of its own) followed by a step or two before plopping on the floor. Awkward, clumsy, unsteady and precious are words that might be used to describe these early attempts at walking.
As I reflected on this short clip, I saw how similar it is to the walk of any disciple as we begin to follow Jesus. And yet, somehow, we learn to walk...off balance and unsteady...just like my friend’s daughter.
Sometimes, just standing up is a challenge…let alone taking any steps. At other times, we can feel our Father take our tiny hand in his; emboldened by the confidence he gives us.
Clumsy and unsteady...at least at first, we begin to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called. Awkwardly, we try out the steps of kindness, humility, meekness, patience, and love and try to put them into practice. But over time, these steps lead us in to a new life in Christ. Practices that were unfamiliar and challenging become life changing and life giving habits.
Gradually, step by step, we find ourselves toddling, then walking and sometimes running as we find that even our smallest "baby steps" are precious in His sight! One way that we can put these steps into practice is by participating in the "Way of Love" set out by our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. More information coming soon! Blessings, Matthew+ | |
