RISKS.Hmmm... lots of room to grow here. I am sad to say that when the question was asked "In which area are you more likely to take a risk: personally, professionally, relationally, or spiritually?" The only one I could possibly pick was spiritually. It is not natural for me to take risks in the others. I've definitely grown, but realize i have a ways to go and truly want to live life to the full and not be held back by fear.
Another thing that jumped out at me was the Message version of the parrable of the talents. I have read that story so many times but this time it has made more sense to me than ever before. Crazy! I always thought the mastor was a little harsh to the 3rd guy, if I were to be honest. But this makes sense that God would rather us exersize faith in Him and fail than use our own understanding and take the easy way out. This story came alive to me. There's something here I need to hear.
Lastly, the one rebuttle I had with the "let go of the monkey bars and feel the strong arms of a loving father catch you" line in the last paragraph on the last page is -- what if God wants you to fall on your face so you can feel the weight of your choices? Just because a person finally lets go doesn't mean they won't feel the pain of their consequences, but this is because God disciplines those He loves (Heb. 12). Trusting in God isn't always a bed of roses, but it will always be met with truth and love that has our best in mind. I'm sure the author believes that, but I'm just being raw with what I read here.
What did you get out of this chapter?
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