It was a busy day. In fact, it was a very busy day. Actually, it was an exceptionally busy day. My husband and son have been replacing the roof on our storage building the past couple days. While Micah was at work today, however, Tim began working on the roof...alone. I found that unacceptable. So I climbed up the ladder, hammer in hand, and helped replace the roof.
Those who know me well realize that I grew up the daughter of a wonderful carpenter. Hammers, nails, wrenches, paintbrushes and screwdrivers are nothing new to me. Yet this was my first roofing project. I have enjoyed other projects over the years...even learned to adjust my VW clutch while I was in college. But to stand on a ladder and hammer away on a roof...was exciting and even therapeutic...for the most part.
However, I am not a fan of heights. Anything taller than riding horseback is not preferred. But today I found myself holding, hammering, stretching and carrying supplies...on a ladder. Thankfully, I wasn't up too high...but enough to be reminded of my fear of heights.
I began thinking. Life brings lots of fears, too. It doesn't take long to be reminded of them, either. Yet we have a choice. We can be frozen by fear. Or we can face the fear so we may move forward. I have been through both options. Repeatedly.
What peace comes from knowing our Heavenly Father cares, loves and is with us on this journey. Highs and lows, twists and turns, storms and sunshine, He holds us in His hands continually. I am so thankful for His loving Presence. That certainly makes each step, (even those on a ladder), much more peaceful.♡~thl
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41: 10
Those who know me well realize that I grew up the daughter of a wonderful carpenter. Hammers, nails, wrenches, paintbrushes and screwdrivers are nothing new to me. Yet this was my first roofing project. I have enjoyed other projects over the years...even learned to adjust my VW clutch while I was in college. But to stand on a ladder and hammer away on a roof...was exciting and even therapeutic...for the most part.
However, I am not a fan of heights. Anything taller than riding horseback is not preferred. But today I found myself holding, hammering, stretching and carrying supplies...on a ladder. Thankfully, I wasn't up too high...but enough to be reminded of my fear of heights.
I began thinking. Life brings lots of fears, too. It doesn't take long to be reminded of them, either. Yet we have a choice. We can be frozen by fear. Or we can face the fear so we may move forward. I have been through both options. Repeatedly.
What peace comes from knowing our Heavenly Father cares, loves and is with us on this journey. Highs and lows, twists and turns, storms and sunshine, He holds us in His hands continually. I am so thankful for His loving Presence. That certainly makes each step, (even those on a ladder), much more peaceful.♡~thl
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41: 10
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