“Why do you live your life expecting to fail?!”
While driving down the road one evening, I was coming home from youth camp and I WAS TIRED!! The next morning my fitness team was going on a 3 mile hike. Previously in the week I was very excited to be a part but now I was tired and didn’t know if I could commit.
**side note…In the training camp one of our fitness requirements is to complete 3 miles in 50 minutes with all of our equipment*So I thought this would be a perfect time to take my bag (which was already packed for youth camp that week) and see how well I can do!*
I had already decided “if I wake up..I’ll go” (note to self: stop making these promises because you will ALWAYS wake up on time LOL). And driving home that evening the Lord spoke and asked me “why do you live your life expecting to fail?” And immediately I started to question…am I not wanting to go because I’m tired or am I not wanting to go because I’m afraid of how hard it is, or that I won’t be able to make it in time (even if it’s just practice).
So after having a minor brat moment with God (yes He probably laughed at me like any Dad would). I had decided to set my alarm and go. I AM SO GLAD I DID!!!!
I was nervous that morning I had my pack and it was about 30 pounds, and there was a group of 10 or so that showed up. Walking up to the starting point I felt so nervous, not because I didn’t think I could complete it but it was one of those once you start you can’t stop or take off the bag, you just have to finish.
We started the hike, I started my walking app. I had an incredible friend by my side the whole hike and we shared so many God moments, had worship music playing and we just didn’t stop.(had a few trips, a few spider web run-ins and tons of laughs). We got to the end of the hike and guess what?!? We did 3 miles in 47 minutes!!! WHHHAAAA!!!! Something I felt was probably going to be exhausting, and not 100% sure I could complete, we finished in under the amount of time needed!!! I was sooo blown away and so proud of myself and the team!!!!
But that question again replayed over in my head. “Why do you live your life expecting to fail” I responded saying…Oh you’re right God, now I see…but He was simply saying…no there’s more.
So for the last week or so I have been pondering that question. Would I really be living life differently if I wasn’t afraid of failure?! There are so many choices we make in a day, that really is based on the thought process of could I possibly fail at this?
I have been so challenged lately to really think…am I living in the mindset of “if I fail” or am I living in the mindset of “I can do all things”….. (Philippians 4:13)
God has set out an AMAZING journey for each of our lives! (Jeremiah 29:11) But it’s up to us if we get to experience the adventure fully or if we live on the safe side.
**random** I’m a fan of the 116 team. I have been really listening to some of Andy Mineo’s music one of his older albums and one line that totally stuck out to me was…
“My God’s good but He’s not safe”
(I’ll just let that sit, because I don’t want this to be another marathon blog LOL). But this made me really reflect.
Sometimes people assume that I’m living the adventurous life because I’ve decided to attend the World Race. I totally am excited and believe it will be an incredible experience; however, I also know there are areas where I have been living in the “failure mindset” instead of believing that “I can do all things” I can succeeded, even if I don’t hit the mark, I still don’t fail.
Failure is a mindset…failure is choosing not the learn, not to get up, not to try again.
So in what areas are you living your life in failure instead of believing you are able and you can do more?!
(Photo cred: Matt Gay-Personal trainer for Bodies@Best).
Okay family, so I am going to switch gears just a little bit. Thank you all so much for choosing to follow me on this adventure and choosing to help me follow this dream God has placed in my heart. Every time I receive a donation or an encouraging word, I am refreshed because inside I hear you (the donor) say “I believe in you” and that seriously means the world to me!
I have a deadline approaching. July 22nd I have to raise a total of $5,000. As you can see I am still about $1,650 away from meeting that goal. Would you consider sharing my story with some friends, sharing this blog, and helping me reach my goal?!
I am super excited because I finally have all the larger items needed!!!!!!! (hiking bag, day pack, tent, sleeping bag, pillow, chacos ext)…still have a few other items to get…so if you would like to support me in that way, please let me know and I can get you the list of the items that I still need.
Lastly, I have to fly to Atlanta for Training Camp in August. I need a round trip ticket. So if anyone feels lead to purchase a ticket for me or have airline miles and want to use them to help me out please contact me for more details. (I need to purchase this ticket in the next couple weeks or so)
I love you guys so much and I just cannot believe that this is actually happening!!! Thank you for supporting me!
