Trying something new can be a little intimidating, that's certainly true! But the alternative of doing the same thing you've always done is even MORE frightening! If fear dictated my life, I'd still be single, childless, I'd never have a job--well, you get the idea!
I love the scripture, "Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and of what we do not (yet) see!" (Hebrews 11:1) I had an epiphany one day about that scripture: If you can see it, taste it, feel it and know it in a palpable, tangible way, that is NOT FAITH, that is SIGHT! The only time we are trusting God and walking in faith is when we don't exactly know the outcome! We trust that everything will work out fine for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose!
I teach music to about 350 elementary aged students, and EVERY day I ask them to try something new or to learn something new. They learn new music, new dances, play instruments in a new way, and learn new terms and concepts. Creativity and experimentation is encouraged and applauded! It takes an enormous amount of courage to stand on the brink of "NEVER BEFORE" and to dive right in! Butterflies, sweaty palms, and doubt accompany you every inch of the way, but oh my!!! when you give it your all, it is EXHILARATING!!!
When we encourage our children and teenagers to "Go For It!", our words are empty and meaningless if we don't lead the way! As Mark Twain said, "Twenty years from now you will regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did. So cast off the bow lines and set sail!!"
What are you afraid of?
**By the way, I just now figured out how to do a blog all by myself! Trying something new....!
**By the way, I just now figured out how to do a blog all by myself! Trying something new....!
