Walking outside at this time of year can be dangerous. Sometimes I walk in fresh snow thinking that my footing will be secure, only to find ice beneath. The ice is not only slippery but is uneven causing my ankle to turn precariously. Recently I made a step in the snow that half landed on concrete and half into an adjoining hole. I turned my ankle worse than I can ever recall doing before. Thankfully I did not sprain or break my ankle.
I walk through life like that. Most of the time I take careful calculated steps. But often I step where I shouldn’t and fall spiritually, emotionally, or relational. Sometimes I make ill-advised intentional steps into danger or risk.
Hebrews 4:16 gives me instructions for getting back up in either of these cases. It says, “Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. ” God stands ready to forgive me when I do wrong and grace to do good.
Reluctant Retiree 