Throw Some Shade
I’m height challenged. I’ve always gotten into trouble for climbing on countertops to reach items in the upper cabinets (which I still do.) At 5 feet 2 inches tall, most people tower above me including my 6’ 3” husband. Pictures of us are always interesting because the top of his head is usually cut off along or my chin. I wore platform shoes to my wedding so I could be in the wedding photos.When my kids would walk with me in the evenings, I’d point to my elongated shadow and say, “I may be 5 foot 2, but on the inside, I’m 10 foot 4 inches tall.” I loved to watch their faces as they noticed how big their own shadows stretched. Eventually, they’d step on my shadow. I’d cry out as if they’d stepped on me, and it would morph into Peter Pan’s game of who can catch my shadow.Even a small person can cast a large shadow.9-year-old Tristin Saghin of Mesa, AZ performed CPR on his 2-year-old baby sister who’d been found unconscious in their pool according to ABCNews. He’d seen on TV how CPR was done and took action while his mother called 911. Also, Tregan Emmett (5) of Saratoga Spring, Utah spoke to the 911 dispatcher and helped the paramedics locate his home when his mother, who suffers from a heart condition, fell unconscious on the floor. He referred to himself as “Spiderman” and remained calm and collected when the rescue team had difficulty finding the house, enough to flash the outside lights to draw the ambulance driver’s attention as stated in Parenting Magazine.God’s reach is never too short.You may think you are ordinary, but David was a small boy with a slingshot when he defeated Goliath. You may think you’re a sinner, but Rahab was a prostitute who saved the Israelites. You may believe you’ve messed up, but Jacob stole his brother’s blessing, and still, God promised that from him would come kings and nations. You may think you’re a bad example, but God used Saul a Christian slayer to bring Christianity to the Gentiles.If you are willing, God will use you too. Pray about it. Keep your eyes open for opportunities. Don’t let fear or excuses hold you back. For the One that is in you is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Remember that you are even bigger than ten foot four on the inside. While we may focus on our shortcomings, God sees our potential.Go ahead cast a big shadow. Throw some shade in a good way. There are others who need someone like you to lead them into greatness.“Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save,nor his ear too dull to hear.” - Isaiah 59:1Don't miss a post! Sign up for my weekly blog posts by clicking here: Lorri's blog.