As I reflect on this last season, I am in awe of how Jesus has just taken me to greater depths and heights with him and he’s trusted me more with things that terrify me, leadership, friendship, heart connections, and the infamous fear of failure.
Every time I chose to say yes to what God was saying and yes to every gentle challenge that made me incredibly uncomfortable, I found greater joy, greater victory, and greater strength. Jesus truly has been teaching me that I am far stronger than I choose to believe sometimes. It’s true because he’s with me and he wants me to live my life out of the abundance of his perfect love that casts out all fear.
A little over a week ago, the fear before me was choosing to get back into the water for another 15 meter scuba dive after the previous dive I had a faulty mask and a nose bleed. I cried. I wanted to quit. But, I chose to go back in and finish. It was the most glorious dive ever. The coral was vibrant. The fish were active and everywhere and we just glided through that water.
There have been many fears in my life that have kept me from saying yes to friendships, new experiences, and participation in the kingdom.
But, I understand the sneakiness of satan and know that fear shouldn’t be the thing that predicts what I should or shouldn’t do and who I should or shouldn’t pursue.
I pray that this is the riskiest year yet full of overcoming challenges and increasing in faith day by day!
Thanks ABBA for such a wonderful lesson.
