A prayer to stay afloat when your feet can't touch the bottom by Jenny Heron.

Now all glory to God who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think, Ephesians 320.

When I was very young, I went to a backyard pool party. Even though I couldn't swim yet I had

fun splashing around in the cool water. It was up to my waist and I could laugh and play with my

friends.

I kept walking until the water was up to my chest.

Then I went a little further and it was up to my shoulders.

But it still felt refreshing to be submerged in that icy water on a hot summer day.

But then, another couple steps further, and my feet lost their footing and I was pulled under

by the force of the water.

I was drowning. by the force of the water.

I was drowning.

An adult jumped in and pulled me out

and as I sat on the grass panting, I thought,

I'll never do that again.

It can be the same in my walk with God. It's okay in the beginning, up to my ankles,

testing and kicking at the water as I get my bearings.

Soon the water is up to my knees, but I can still easily reach down and splash around.

It's fun and very refreshing and even seems easy.

I'm happily learning about the ways of God.

Before I realize it, I'm up to my waist in the living water of God.

My learning has gone deeper.

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