Go

This is my memory.

I am standing by the back door of our old farmhouse with my parents who are getting ready to go somewhere and one of them says, "Let's go!" My brothers get their coats on and bound out the back door while I'm still standing there, whining, "Do I have to go?"

This didn't happen just once. There were many times my parents invited me to go somewhere with them and I would grumble, "Do I have to go?" When I was made to go, I have to admit (but never admitted to them) that I was glad I went. But,there were occasions when my parents left me off the hook and I could stay behind. However, when everyone returned, I heard all about their adventures and many times regretted the fact that I didn't join them. 

"Do I have to go?"

What I need to remember today is that wherever I go God is with me. Sometimes God calls me to take risks or try something new and while my impulse may be to plead, "Do I have to go?" I know that God will be there ahead of me, with me. That is a great comfort and gives me courage to go places I might not otherwise go.