being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it onto completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6)

This last Summer, I had a great opportunity to spend some time in Italy with my incredible husband.  The trip was amazing and I was blessed to see some new things in my faith journey with the Lord.  Our final stop on our trip was in Pisa, Italy.  It was here I learned the value of “Leaning”.

Have you ever thought that maybe the Tower of Pisa woudn’t be so famous, had it not been leaning?  The value in the Bell Tower comes from it’s ability to lean and not fall.  This got me to thinking, am I more valuable to God when I’m leaning!  More valuable when I’m leaning on the Word!  More valuable when I admit my imperfections!  More valuable when I surrender control!  The answer is a resounding “YES”!

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