We may not be able to avoid seeing or hearing evil but we can avoid speaking it. Our words are so powerful. They can be life or death. When I first set out to raise $50,000 dollars I didn’t really want to tell anyone about the project until it launched. It remained a secret dream for months! I had a very distinct reason for that. While I knew that most people who loved me would try and be supportive they would think that I was crazy. Let’s face it…sometimes I thought I was crazy, but I was okay with that. In my heart I knew what I wanted and needed to do and I didn’t want people’s words or reaction to deter me. Once I started I knew I wouldn’t be able to back out so that’s why I waited to announce my dream. What is your dream? What do you want to accomplish? Why? What are you going to do to make it happen? Pray a lot! I don’t know if anyone will read this except a handful of faithful readers (I see you faithful people who comment…and mom) 😉 but I feel compelled to say that if you are reading this and you need encouragement to go do something healthy and maybe a little crazy in your life then I want to be a voice that speaks good. Are you afraid? That is okay. But don’t stay there. Please, please, please don’t stay there. Don’t be a slave to your fears. Care to share that dream so big it takes your breath away? I want to hear about it! I want to cheer you on! By God’s grace may you move into the fullness of living. Start by speaking truth to yourself.
I so needed this toay, Elaini. Your courage in stepping out into your dream game me the courage to step into mine, and I’m so grateful. And your words here are such an encouragement as I look towards the next steps. 🙂
I’m so grateful that you stepped out dear and did what you did! How is the book going?! 🙂
Just so you know…you have some regular readers who keep coming back even if they don’t comment. 🙂
Thank you for the encouragement! Must be God’s planning…thank You Lord!
With love,
Caitlin
Aww thank you for commenting Caitlin! Such a joy to “meet” you. 🙂 I’m thankful that I was able to encourage you in some small way. xxx
Thanks, Elaini. I want to think about this – what’s my dream that I need to go after?
That’s so great that you are going to take the first step in dreaming! 😀
Hi! 🙂 I found your blog thanks to the Rebelution, I’ve been reading for a while but this post really, really dug down deep for me. I’ve had this dream for as long as I can remember, and I’m absolutely terrified to share it with people, for fear they’ll think I’m crazy and I’ll be put down too much. I’ve always wanted to be a musician, I used to think it was impossible but not as much anymore. I’m still terrified to tell people or show them what I can do because I keep waiting for the right moment to show up but so far it really hasn’t. I’m trying to break my shell, but people constantly trying to pry me into singing or playing for them doesn’t help too much. Anyway, I just wanted to share that because I related to this post.
Thanks for writing this and keep up the great work in your mission!!
Hello Kami! Thank you so much for following my blog! I LOVE your dream. Music is incredibly powerful. Years ago in my late teens I decided to take voice lessons because I love singing. But I was TERRIFIED to sing in front of anyone. No one knew I could sing until I got the lead in a musical… Even my parents didn’t know I could sing until a few lessons into learning. Yeah… But I’ll never regret stepping outside my comfort zone and doing something I really wanted to try. The right moment to do something important and worth while is usually right now. It can be scary for sure but I know you can do it! I hope you’re able to break out of your shell. It is a joy to hear that you are trying to do so. 🙂
Thank you for commenting and sharing!
Thank you so much for the encouraging words! I started taking voice lessons at the beginning of this year and I’m slowly working my way out to singing in front of people other than my voice teacher. I know I can do it because I used to be afraid of playing guitar for people, but now I can do that just fine and it feels good. 🙂 Thanks again for this post!
That’s wonderful! 😀 I know you can do it too and will. 🙂
Thanks for the encouragement, I definitely needed to hear that! I’ve been struggling with my fears of doing something “a little crazy” lately (mostly pertaining to sharing the gospel openly with people I come into contact with), so I really appreciate your post. God bless!
Now THAT is THE most beautiful goal/dream/vision you could have. You just made my day! May the Lord encourage you and may you be so filled with him and his love that you just have to share! Isn’t that how it is with the ones we love? We can’t shut up about how amazing they are? 🙂
I loved this, you definitely were the main person that inspired my project and I am so grateful to you for that! I never would have done it if it weren’t for you!
Lots of love,
Haley
Aww Haley I’m so glad! I’m so proud of you and your project!!! Lots of love back dear. xxx