Tight Skin

While painting the outside of the trailer I notice a praying mantis on the shed. It looked kind of weird. Than I notice that it was shedding.

It took a very long time for him to get the outer skin off. You could tell it was very tight. I thought that it would be night time before he was finished. Finally before sunset he was free from his tight skin.

When God tells me it is time to grow I find it hard to get out of the tight skin. Between my old habits, stubbornness and fears I hang onto my skin.

When I finally let go I find so much relief. I can feel the weight of my burdens lifted and move on.

I have been going through many trials lately. I think it is time to get out of my tight skin and move forward.