Writing my first post has been a long process, and I realize that’s rooted in the fact that I have a hard time doing things that require me to jump off a cliff and go for it.
Why do I wait? What is holding me back? What is keeping me from taking the risk, especially a small one? Fear that the person I’m reaching out to will not want my friendship? Doubt that the neighbors won’t appreciate my efforts? Wondering if anyone wants to read what I have to say, and questioning my ability to write well in the first place? Well, sure. All of the above and more. But what if I end up missing out on more and lose more by NOT doing the activity or idea presented to me?
With every question asked above, I’m excited to say I’m recognizing the Lord teaching me the meaning of GOING FOR IT in 2020. In January, I chose the word “obedience” as an anchor for my year. Obedience to the One I call my Savior, King, Creator, Father, and Friend. It’s what keeps me grounded in my daily walk and the choices I make. Sometimes obedience asks for spontaneous decisions and, often, it requires me to lay aside my wants and truly dig deep to find what means the most to me. It takes saying yes AND saying no. Obedience means I will be called forth into multiple missions, assignments, new activities, and new opportunities. Every risk taken will have different outcomes; however, I must first START those missions, TAKE those assignments, and DO those new activities to SEE those outcomes! My sweet younger brother reminds me daily that I have all I need RIGHT NOW to take my next step. Every moment adds to the bigger narrative of my life, with not one lesson learned wasted, and not one detail lost!
Right now, you’re having firsthand experience of what it looks like to watch me go for it. I am posting on a blog, giving my best to walk with the Lord, and choosing to have hope for the future.
Join me and take that leap of faith, sweet friend! Let’s see how the Lord will use it!