Dear Chihuahua of Fear*, I have some things I’d like to say to you…
I know you think that my secret fear of dogs is going to give you more power. That I’ll be so caught up in your growl that I’ll forget to notice that you are only a little ankle biter. That I’ll become so paralyzed by the bark that I won’t realize that the only way you can hurt me is by tripping me up as you run in circles around my feet.
I see through you. I see that your bark is worse than your bite. I see that giving into the fear of chasing my dream will be worse than punching fear in the face and jumping in with both feet, chihuahua’s and all. The only way fear can trip me up is if I let it.
I’ll face you. Ok..well…you’re probably doing that jumpy-yippy-thing that little dogs do, so it might not be “face to face”…but you get the picture. I will speak words that encourage. I will write words that lift up and build community. I will pray doors open. I will not listen to silly fears that try to trip me up.
I know that all you want is attention. Someone who will run from you so you can chase them around, nipping at their heels and keeping them off track. It won’t be me. Not today. I’m going to put on my cutest heels, my cute new sequin shirt ($4 on the clearance rack) and face you. I’m going to stand firm. With a tennis ball. Go fetch, chihuahua of fear. I’ve got God Sized Dreams to chase.
*read Holley book “You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream” to understand this post. I‘m linking up with Holley Gerth today – will you join me in reading the other God Size Dream team posts?
Oh, that’s good to hear, because I got it for my Nook and I’ve been dying to start reading it. Super, super!
I love knowing that I have 99 of my closest dreamers cheering me on, and you’ve been one of my biggest fans. Thank you for that, and for taking time to always say such nice things 🙂
ha! I’m glad you loved it…I honestly don’t think I’m that funny, but at least your hubs didn’t wake up. mine couldn’t sleep when I was reading “sparkly green earrings” because I kept laughing so hard I was snorting!
You can’t go wrong with Kohls 70% off 😉
Annie! Oh sweet one, I am printing this & hanging it where I can read it every day. What a sweet blessing of encouragement 🙂
oh my word..now I’m hungry…and this might be one of my favorite blog post comments of all time 🙂
I love knowing you’ve got my back!
Let it be noted that as a letter carrier the only dog my mama was ever bitten by was a chihuahua. LOL. With that said…Kick that fear chihuahua in the teeth and tell him I’m coming for him too.
LOL!!! This is the most awesome post on fear I have ever read. Tell that chihuahua to hit the road, go to Taco Bell and bring you back a cool ranch taco – with extra sauce! Those God-Sided Dreams need fuel. You go girl!
“I will speak words that encourage. I will write words that lift up and build community. I will pray doors open. I will not listen to silly fears that try to trip me up.” Crystal, you could honestly replace every “will” with the word “do.” This is probably what stands out to me most in all your tweeting, writing, living. You do encourage and build up, and we are grateful for you. Keep on, sister.
“Go fetch, chihuahua of fear. I’ve got God Sized Dreams to chase.” One of my favorite lines of the day! Awesome! Have a great day in those heels and sequin shirt! ($4?! I’m jealous!) 🙂
Such a great letter to your “chihuahua of fear”. This metaphor really puts fear into perspective, doesn’t it. I’m so thankful that God is bigger than our fear.
I linked up with Holly also, though I didn’t really follow the prompt {oops!}. I wrote a post titled “being vs doing” and, if you’re interested in reading it, you can find it at: http://www.domesticblissdiaries.com/2013/04/god-sized-dreams-being-versus-doing.html
“Go fetch, chihuahua of fear. I’ve got God Sized Dreams to chase.” Love this, friend!! Beautiful job of taking on that little yippy dog.
Oh this is perfect ” I’m going to stand firm. With a tennis ball. Go fetch, chihuahua of fear. I’ve got God Sized Dreams to chase. ”
Cheering you on girl!
Only the Man’s being still asleep next to me is keeping me from shrieking with laughter. Wiping my tears away with the edge of the pillowcase. This is hilarious.
Rock the heels because that image is gives such a vivid picture of your determination to overcome the fear pup. I enjoyed your letter and I forever enjoy your heart. Thanks for your consistent inspiration to me and the GSDT!