Jump First, Fear Later…when you break it down the saying might seem pretty impulsive and irresponsible. But here's my take:
Is fear a good thing? Generally, fear is what holds us back from doing some amazing things God has planned. Fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of the unknown. What are all those in light of the fact that God is in control? Nothing but limitations.
My whole view for The World Race thus far has been incredibly freeing. After a season of questioning, wondering, and worrying about my future and the age old "what am I going to do with my life?" I finally quieted down and listened to the still small voice in my heart telling me to "Go and do." At the time, I had no idea what that fully meant. But, after a series of circumstances and researching missions organizations, I kept coming back to WR, wishing I had the guts to actually do it. Then I asked myself: why not? What is possibly holding me back? The answer: fear. My response to that fear: Here I am LORD, send me!
Being able to give my future to God like this, to say I am His vessel and will go where He sends me, has been one of the most liberating in my life. To know that He holds my life in His hands and will use whatever of me He will to further the Kingdom, it has filled me with unspeakable joy and peace and excitement.
Sure I still have some fears. Maybe a better way to catagorize them is "challenges." There are still some things that I need to take care of, to trust entirely to God. That does not change the fact that at the end of the day I am His child and He will continue to work in me until my race is done. Philipians 1:6
