"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." Psalm 23:6 

I'm often afraid that I will lose the mercy and goodness of God. Like a child holding balloons, I worry that I will let go and they will fly away.  

But God does not abandon us! He gives us blessings for our obedience, and forgiveness when we fail. Whether you are strong or weak, He holds onto you.

Paper airplanes are always an experiment. You never know how or where one will fly until you launch it.

So too in life: it is good to take small risks, because you never know where they might land.

The kite would never be able to fly without the tension of the string. Some of life’s greatest struggles are the ones that ground us. And when we accept the restraints that frustrate us, we rise and fly.

Seeds want to grow. The simple dandelion seed cannot control where the wind blows. It simply trusts that God’s sovereign hand will carry it, and wherever it lands is where it is meant to be.

Feathers belong to the birds. They did not choose to be that way; it was chosen for them. So it is with us.

I have learned over the years that the aspects of my personality that frustrate me the most were given to me for a reason. And when I accept the responsibility that comes with them, I spread my wings and fly. 

The quickest way to change the world is to change the way people think. It’s best to start with yourself.

Light does not have to be strong to bring hope. You only need enough to last the night.

It’s okay to be weak. A single tapered candle may last only a few hours, but in the dark of night, it is enough.

The kerosene lamp is made to be refilled. Pausing from giving light so that the oil can be refreshed does not diminish its value. So too with rest: It is simply part of the sustaining rhythm.

Do not despise smallness. The same match that lights a candle can also start a bonfire. Smallness is a gift; steward it well.

It takes much time to build a bonfire, but when finally lit, the results speak for themselves.

Many of the best things in life require patience. Like waiting for tea to steep, fulfillment is given slowly to those already practicing contentment.

The gentle rocking soothes the anxious body and calms the heart. When we feel safe, we can begin to heal.