Uncertainty

“When was the last time you rode a bike?” Suddenly that question was daunting, even haunting. Ten years, no, like a webpage stuck in a loop, my mind kept searching and searching. Other than riding a stationary bike at the gym the last couple weeks I literally could not remember when I was on one.

Last night I took a friend’s bike for a quick spin around the church parking lot. Some unsteadiness was evident and I narrowly avoided riding off into a field. Not a good start in preparing for a 40-60 mile trip.

What have I gotten myself into? Is this a smart thing to be doing? Can I really do this? There was a flood of questions in my mind.

It seems like uncertainty and fear cloud our minds most when we begin to step outside our comfort zone to do something new or different. The same is true spiritually. Ever notice when you take a step to follow God’s leading that a whole host of questions and fears arise? Sometimes it just takes guts to keep going.

As you follow God’s leading in your life, I hope you will move through the inevitable uncertainty that comes and show some guts. As for my bike ride, I am hoping it doesn’t take blood and guts.