TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Don’t be afraid to take the next step! We all have seasons in life where we experience

fear of learning something new or taking that next step. We recently added a family

member–a new pet–(Bichon Frise) who I chose to name Christmas Beau. He truly is 

a gift but he has much to learn. As believers, we have new steps we must take and 

choose to keep growing in our faith in God.

Last night, my husband took Beau to the top of the stairs and gently placed his front

paws on the top step. Interestingly enough, Beau turned around to see what was behind.

Dan gently gave Beau a little push and he made that top step and ran into the bedroom.

Mother took Beau outside for a walk this morning and Beau saw the steps outside 

coming in at the back door. 

He chose to take all four steps that led him right over the fifth one–the threshold at the

door. Because of that little push when Beau took a look at what was behind, it spurred

him on to take that first step–which in turn gave him hope to take the next five.

In life, we must choose to take that next step no matter if it is the final step in doing what

God has called us to do, or if it is the first step in a new season. Don’t be afraid to take 

the next step. You can do it! If Beau can do it as a new puppy, you can surely choose 

to take that next step too! 

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