I read a quote by Matthew Barnett on Twitter that said "life is too short to play it safe when you could be taking risks that could change the world". It got me thinking about taking risks in my own life. I never want to get to the end of my life and say, "you know what? I played it safe". I don't want to ever settle for a boring, mediocre, safe existence.
I was at a theme park with some friends and I was queuing to go on 'Stealth', it has been known to be the faster rollercoaster in Europe, going from 0-80mph in under 2 seconds! I noticed a warning sign, listing all the risks of going on the ride. They seemed so small [to me] in comparison to the sheer exhilaration I was about to experience.
I thought about my walk with God and the crazy journey I have with Him. There will always be risks if you live a life of faith. When you LOVE God, no cost is too much, no distance too far, no dream He puts on your heart is out of reach. God did not create us as robots. You have a choice every day to step out of the boat, out of your comfort zone, to take a risk. With God, risk is the bridge to get you to where He wants you to be.
[me being a bit risky up Table Mountain, CT, 2010]
[My amazing skydive! Great risk, but one of the best things I've ever done, hehe!]
Whenever I feel afraid because I have the opportunity to take a risk, I always take courage because it was God who modeled risky love first. He sent His son, Jesus, to die for us. He had no security that we would say yes. But, He loved us so much, that He took that risk. He did however know that if He didn't take that risk, then you and I would not be able to have a relationship with Him, and live a transformed life.
Jesus was [and still is] the ultimate example of risky love. I encourage you to take a risk for God, and do something radical, because people's eternal salvation is at stake.
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