Sometimes the Lord calls us to take a leap of faith, while our feelings, circumstances and past disappointments scream at us “Don’t Trust God Here!” He calls to us to blindly step out like Indiana Jones. “But, Lord, look at the canyon below. There’s no way I can trust You here. It’s too much.” We cling to our fear and doubt like an old safety blanket. It’s dirty and ragged, but it’s familiar. It makes us feel safe. “If you just show up first, Lord, I’ll let go of this blanket. I’ll let go of my fear.” Instead, He asks us to step out and trust Him first, before our breakthrough can appear. The Lord’s ways can feel so backwards sometimes, but this glorious leap of faith is just what is needed to strengthen and grow us for the next season. Our perfect Father knows best.