I’ve been preoccupied this week and have had little time to think about today’s article. When this happens, the post usually becomes more personal.
This past Friday, the introduction of “concept meeting real world” took place. This notion has been in embryonic form for quite a while now. The incubation period for this exciting, but safely cocooned idea has now been replaced with live hyperlinks, an inventory of creations, and a great deal of apprehension.
Doubt is a constant force.
- This will never work.
- Nobody will respond.
- This was a stupid idea.
- I must be off my rocker.
Questioning runs alongside this doubt as a constant companion.
- Who am I to put these things out into the world?
- Why would anyone listen to what I have to say?
- Who would commit to paying for my opinions and thoughts?
- Even if offered free, what kind of person would be interested?
Fearfulness and fearlessness have consistently traded the up/down of a playground teeter-totter while Pepto Bismal does its best to override the ill effects of increased nervousness. I am still looking for a gallon-size container for this stomach acid inhibitor.
Deep breath.
Internal turmoil has not overcome the responsibility for this idea. It simply must be done.
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So, this whole thing is on me. The excitement, along with the above-mentioned trepidations, fall on my shoulders (and stomach) but the prayer mantras below are getting me through. As it turns out, this whole thing is not just on me. God has promised to guide, comfort, and encourage. All that’s required is for me to put things in His hands and keep on keeping on.
"Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God; I will help you, I will strengthen you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand" (Isaiah 41:10).
"So shall my word that goes forth from my mouth; it will not come back to me empty but accomplish that which I purpose, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it" (Isaiah 55:11).
"My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9)
"I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).
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