You know... that thing that if you get quiet and actually listen is calling you to immediate action.
You know you need to act but you are paralyzed.
The fear has seeped in. You've given it control.
Thousands of questions start a flood that is quickly overtaking you and you feel like anchors have replaced your feet. This dissonant chorus clouds your mind causing you to believe lies that everything will fall apart if you move an inch from this spot you desperately cling to.
What is this thing that scares you?
Maybe it's committing to one of your passions and actually following through. Fear says, what if I commit to the wrong one? What if I miss out on my other passions but only focusing on one? What if I fail? What if I find out it was a waste of time? What if I don't have the money?
Maybe it's sharing your voice and insight, sharing your story. Fear says, what if they don't get me? What if I have nothing of value to say? What if i'm rejected? What if I don't know how to be myself? What if my words don't come out right or I don't make any sense?
Maybe it's time to lead or take a leap of faith. Fear says, what if? what if? what if?
Maybe its time to ignore these "what if's". To feel the fear and do it anyway. What is it that is stopping you? What is it that scares you? If this thing that you fear is a good thing, something born out of love... then your should probably be doing it.
Let go of any fear that is paralyzing you and run after your God given passions.
If you can't run then just take a step. Baby steps toward action are way better than standing still paralyzed with fear. Forget common sense that tells your to protect yourself from the fear. Let go! Listen to that whisper that tug at the heart that God desperately wants us to act on. Start. Commit. Act. Even if it means making mistakes and dealing with set backs. At least you are moving toward something. Doors will start to open up, the fog will start to clear, and you will beginning to see all the possibilities as adventures to take instead of fearful unknowns. You'll start to feel alive again. You are bound to make some mistakes, it's all part of the process, part of learning. Mistakes make you stronger, make you better. In the end we are still loved, Thank God! So what have you got to lose? You have everything to gain. So get going!
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