Have you ever felt like everything around you was screaming, “You’re going to fail”? Like no matter how hard you try, it feels like you’re just not enough… or maybe it’s just not the right time?
I’ve felt that lately. And honestly… it’s hard. But here’s what I’ve been thinking about:
What if you did it afraid anyway?
What if you showed up for your dreams, your goals, your calling – even with trembling knees, a shaky voice, and all your doubts whispering at you? What if you just showed up anyway?
This week I was reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and the chapter about “Begin With the End in Mind” really got me thinking. Successful people don’t just wait for life to happen to them. They decide what they want, they see it, and they start walking towards it… even if fear is following close behind.
And honestly, sometimes you have to be a little delusional to start.
Sometimes you have to look at your goal and believe you’ve already achieved it. That’s what I took from “begin with the end in mind.” Because when you’re clear about what you want, you can start retracing the steps of people who have already done it. You can study their habits, their discipline, their mindset. You can get in rooms with people who are already where you dream to be.
Because here’s the truth I’m learning:
If the people closest to you don’t motivate you to become better ;and I said motivate, not compete ,then you’re missing out. You deserve to be around people who inspire you to say:
“I want to be better.” “I deserve better.” “My family deserves better.” “My friends deserve better.” “Because God knows I’m better.”
Sometimes fear keeps us in circles that keep us small. Fear makes us settle. But God didn’t place these dreams in your heart without also giving you what you need to walk them out. You come with so many strengths already within you. Any weakness you have can be refined with learning, practice, and humility.
I keep thinking about Joshua 1:9:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
God never said there wouldn’t be fear. He just promised He’d be with you through it.
So today, I just want to encourage you:
If you’re scared… do it afraid.
If it feels impossible… do it anyway.
If you don’t feel ready… do it anyway.
You don’t have to have it all together to begin. You just need to begin.
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