Is there something wrong with a college kid watching Tangled on a Monday night? Probably. But regardless, I am. In fact, I'm sitting here REALLY wishing I could be Rapunzel. I'm pretty sure I was meant to be her. I'm not asking for the crown, or the cute little chameleon, and not even the miles of blond hair, but singing a duet about lanters with Zachary Levi (aka Flynn Rider)? Oh, goodness. Is that really too much to ask???
Thought #2 to ponder. We're kind of all Rapunzel's in our own way. Stuck in our towers imprisoned by the fear of the unknown. So how in the world do we brave the outside of our comfort zones and take the plunge hanging on to literally a strand of faith? Believe it or not, I have the answer to this one (although it's easier said than done). Actually Sarah Young, author of Jesus Calling, (for those who aren't familiar with the book--it's this amazing little devotional told from the perspective of our Savior) portrays it beautifully. Today's entry stated, "Bring me your weakness, and receive my Peace. Accept yourself and your circumstances just as they are, remembering that I am sovereign over everything. Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning. Instead, let thankfulness and trust be your guides..." Wow. It might as well say, "Lindsey, time to get over your fears and jump on out that window into my arms because I've got you and we've got work to do!"Not to mention the whole "don't wear yourself out analyzing and planning" thing, something I'm practically famous for...and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one. So, what's your tower? If you still feel stuck with something you're dealing with, I dare you to ask yourself what's holding you back from leaving it behind. I guess it's not quite so simple as literally letting your hair down and sliding--but, I think it can be. Trust. Five letters all tied together to create something so revolutionary, it takes a lifetime to work on it. However, you gotta start somewhere! And here's the great part, we've got this promise that says He's sovereign over it all. Even the scary parts. So go for it! Start with those toes, then maybe sit on the ledge. Don't look down, just up. And when you finally jump, you're gonna see He's got you :)
So please, go and let that hair down!
...and then picture Zachary Levi and I singing this amazing duet with the lanterns making the water look like glitter and all those fancy flowers in my hair. Yeah, I'm seein' the light ;)
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