Swinging in the Spirit

Watching children swinging on a lakeside rope and trying to reach the highest point of the swing before they let go reminded me of how I reach for God to inspire me. I realize it takes strength to hold on and even to try over and over again.

Perhaps then this "swinging in the spirit" becomes familiar and even fun as one reaches higher knowing the fall will come only to be followed by a refreshing splash like a new inspiration to an artist. This thought helped me to not be afraid to fall: to not be constantly inspired and to just let go; but to continue to swing and receive inspiration when it comes even if it feels a bit cold at first. Jane