I was talking with the Lord when I saw a quick picture of a hot air balloon…The balloon was not the focal point of this picture, however…it was the numerous stakes that tied down the balloon. It was evident the balloon was trying to take off…but it needed to be free first of the ropes and the stakes that kept it grounded. May this be what someone’s heart needs today as you contemplate trusting God to move forward in faith. Ask Him to name your stakes…it could fear, unbelief, or even places, people, or things. Once He shows you each one…..be intentional to obey Him that you may follow Him.

A hot air balloon is tied from flight
With ropes of many strands
Weighty stakes are driven deep
Into the earthly land.

It’s fire is hot and longs to lift
But first one must do this
Release the cords and do untie
Or only it shall sit.

Now take thy life as parallel
What hinders now thy flight?
I dare but say some cords are tied
And you are held by might.

There may be 1, or 3, or 5
Not one can be overlooked
For not until they are pulled
Will freedom now be yours.

Perhaps it’s life of comfort now
Familiar people so good
But God has called you up ahead
Release to Him you should.

Fear will stake one down so deep
A harsh and miserable chain
Christ gives not this ole’ friend
So rid him of the reigns.

Unbelief of God’s own dreams
For your life and future, yes?
You’ve settled now with driven stakes
For God did not promise “less.”

There’s many now who are in need
Your loyalty runs miles too deep
For you have stopped in Samaria
When Jerusalem was where He called thee.

The tug of heart will always be
For Christ has placed a Call..
Until you pull up all the stakes
My friend, You will never take off…

April 28, 2016