Faith Finds the Balance

Philippe Petit, the legendary French tightrope walker, made history nearly 50 years ago by doing something that seemed impossible. He walked a cable stretched between the Twin Towers, 1,350 feet above the ground. No harness. No safety net. Just him, the wire, and the sky.

Now, if you’ve ever watched a tightrope walker, you know they usually carry a long pole. It’s called a balancing pole. Why? Because when you're walking on a tiny rope stretched across the sky, you need something to keep you steady, something to help you stay balanced. Without that pole, it’s too easy to tip, to wobble, to fall.

We’re up there trying to stay steady while dealing with things like health struggles, financial setbacks, heartbreak, or maybe just the pressure of everyday responsibilities. Then out of nowhere, the wind picks up. A crisis hits. A phone call shakes your world. And all of a sudden, you're off-balance, anxious, unsure of how to take the next step.

But the good news is: God didn’t leave us to walk that wire alone. He’s given us our own balancing pole: His Word, His promises, His truth. That’s what keeps us centered. That’s what keeps us steady when the winds of life start to blow.

Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You.” That’s our balancing act, friends. Keep your thoughts fixed on Him. Keep your heart grounded in His promises, not the panic.

Philippe would never step out on that wire without his pole. And in the same way, we shouldn't step into a new day without holding tight to the Word of God. Because that is what keeps us steady. That’s our balance. That’s our strength when the rope starts to sway.

Maybe you feel like you're walking a tightrope today. Maybe the winds of worry are strong, and the rope feels shaky. Friends, don’t look down. Don’t listen to the fear. And whatever you do, don’t let go of your balancing pole.

Hold on to God’s Word. Hold on to His love. He’s got you. You’re not going to fall. You’re going to make it across. And not just barely, but with grace, with strength, and with purpose.