you need to step back

If you’ve ever watched a movie that has a scene where there is some type of heated argument, one person usually gets in the other’s face. You might hear the words, “you need to step back!” Sometimes there are even earrings being taken out at the same time. This phrase can also be heard when you try to hug someone that is not a hugger. (Speaking from experience). But the words, “you need to step back” are normally a warning sign to protect us.

In my life I know that there are times and situations when I need to take a step back.
When I take a step back it helps me to see more clearly and to see the big picture. Sometimes when we are too close to something it’s hard to see. Everything can be blurry, and it’s hard to make any sense out of what we’re looking at. Feelings of frustration and being overwhelmed can creep in.

Taking a step back can also look like releasing control of things and people. Or it might be that when you take a step back from your friends, family, children, and even your husband will help you see them more clearly and in the image of God.

Taking a step back might need to happen when you are on the edge. You might feel like you are about to lose it. You can’t take one more single thing or somebody is going to get hurt. (and orange just isn’t really your color.) Take a step back, take a breath, ask God to help you see more clearly. It’s about perspective.

I wonder what taking a step back looks like in your life? For me personally, my first step back is remembering that God has not only got my back, but that He is always there to catch me and He never leaves me.

Begin to say out loud the things that you are thankful for, big and small. Thank God for the air you breathe that keeps you alive, thank Him for the beating of your heart, thank Him for food on your table, thank Him. . . He will bring things to mind. And that single step back you take can make all the difference and help you to take a step forward in the right direction