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Life seemed beautiful to me. I pursued my dreams. I adored my family. I cherished my friends. I excelled in my profession. The fact that my life was stunted, unable to grow past pre-set boundaries, never occurred to me. I considered my view exquisite even if I did peer between the bars of my self-imposed cage, a cage fashioned from low self worth and weight issues. Growing accustom to gazing from behind the vertical rods, I soon became unaware of their existence.
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But God knew. Even more importantly, He cared. I awakened one morning to hear God say, “No more, Shelley. No more will you live your life from inside a cage. It’s time to step out and become the person I created you to be. This is not my intent for your future.”
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It took every ounce of strength I had to begin the journey to embrace the true perception of who God says I am. I ventured forth one step at a time . . . some baby steps, some giant steps, but every day required a step. When I finally came to the moment the door swung open wide and I stepped forth, I looked back to find I had not spent my time alone in that cage. God had been there all along.
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In surprise, I grinned at Him. He grinned at me. He motioned with His hand and I could hear Him proclaim, “Go get ‘em!”
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Full speed ahead!!
