This quote is on my friend Bekah's blog.
I have been thinking a lot lately about this concept. A couple days ago, I was asked to stand in front of a group of my co-workers (who I consider friends and whom I trust) with my eyes closed and to hold out my hand to guess different objects.
One of my co-workers, Regine... love her!
She just graduated from her studies to use horses for helping children work through emotional, mental, physical issues. And had invited our office to her stables to celebrate. She was using me to demonstrate some of the things she does with the kids.I do not know how many of you know this about me... but I am flat out frightened to have my eyes closed in a group of people. maybe it is a fear of being made fun of, or taken advantage of, or made to look stupid, ... I am not sure... But, I weighed my options and did not let my friend down. I made a step of faith and came through unscathed. :-) yay!!!... and did not re-close my eyes when a couple of the guys... as men do... wanted me to close them to pull their own prank on me... No.. my friends... I am keenly aware of these things!
And tomorrow, I am flying to Cyprus, where I will rent a car and drive myself about an hour to where I will be staying this week while I check out where the conference will be that I am organizing for next month. Here is another opportunity for me to put into practice...
I must do the things that I think I cannot do.... In Cyprus they drive on the left ... as they do in the UK... an activity I have successfully avoided all my life... and now.... I must do it. Pray for me.
Ahhh.. another opportunity to see that God is bigger than my fears.
To be honest, I think that many things that I am capable of doing in life... were first things that I did not think I could do. I am so glad that fear does not paralyze me but instead propels me to trust God and take a step forward. May this always be true!
there are a lot of things I think I cannot do.. :) but you can drive on the left side of the street, it will come naturally, just watch out for those right hand turns.. take 'em wide!
ReplyDeleteCyprus is WONDERFUL...I lived there for 5 years
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing mel. Best thing to remember about driving on the L is before you pull out give your brain a chance to assess....then just remember the driver is always in the middle of the street :) you'll do great!
ReplyDeleteI love your willingness to keep stretching yourself. To many seem to just settle for whatever their life/culture/background gives them. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your thoughtful comment about Amy on my blog! It means a lot to me to see others appreciate her like I do.
I have FULL FAITH that you can drive on the left side of the road. Just pretend you're crazy out of your mind no idea what you're doing. It'll make it easier ;) Sorry about the 6 years between each post. I'll try to do better :) LOVE YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteI just moved to Czech almost 2 weeks ago. I live near the Polish border in a town called Cesky Tesin. I am working with Josiah Venture! I am just starting this new adventure and getting used to living in a new place! What part of Germany do you live in? There might be a reason to come and visit!! I am committed to being here for 2 years.
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