I sat in front of the screen, afraid to type the words but even more afraid to hold them inside. It’s one of those baby-steps toward my God Sized Dream, but the way my heart raced you would think I was about to jump off a cliff.
It was just words.
On screen.
Sent to someone else. THAT was the terrifying part. Oh the “what ifs”
What if they hate it?
What if I seem ungrateful?
What if they laugh?
What if they say “thanks but no thanks?”
What if I’m too forward?
What if I’m too subtle?
What if it seems fake?
What if my words seem desperate?
What if it ruins what I already have?
What if nothing happens?
What if I’m chasing the wrong dream?
Deep breath. Gather prayer warriors and mentors who pray encouragement and strength over me, I wrote the words. And then….I sent them. Sent my heart and my God Sized Dream into the hands of someone else.
You know what happened?
So far – nothing. But it was a step taken in faithfulness and now my dream is out there. My prayer warriors hold me accountable for the little steps, they know how to encourage me because they know my dream, and do you know what DEFINITELY wouldn’t have happened if I’d done nothing?
Nothing.
Your dream? It requires action. Sometimes scary action. Surround yourself with people who love your dream as much as you do, who lift you up, follow up, and pray for you. Maybe that “thing” you’re afraid to do is scary because it’s exactly what God wants you to do to be faithful to Him. He won’t let you down.
Let’s be bold with the dreams God gave us today. Let’s forget about the fears and doubts that keep us stuck where we are, in a rut of comfort and pursue what God has put on our hearts with brave hearts. Let’s identify those fears and realize that maybe those are the enemy’s way of keeping us from becoming who God wants us to be. Pray that shared dreams will be met with receiving ears & hearts and that God would put the right people in the right place at the right time to turn that baby-step into a dream-realizer.
I’m linking up with Holley Gerth today – will you join me in reading the other God Size Dream team posts?
Cheering for you as taking that first step can often be the hardest… and for not listening to fear, Crystal 🙂
Love your blog Crystal. Praying with you toward your God sized dreams!
Thank you!
Thanks Rosanne!
I love that you can now post on my blog! yay! ignore those lies girl, be brave!
Yes – to just relax and let Him do the thing. Amen girl.
You knew I needed to hear that today, didn’t you? I’m better for knowing you 🙂
As one who gets to see you take that scary action I can say – your gifts outweigh that fear girl. You are crazy gifted – trust Him! He (is) and will continue to do great things through you.
Oh the deafening banging in our hearts of those “what if’s”! Pouring truth over your fears today, as I pray for you to trust Him–to trust His timing and His whispers heard. He’s got you, you can relax, He’s got you. (Jeremiah 29:11-13) Love you.
Love this… and your “what ifs” they echo in my heart because I struggle with them too!! Lifting you up in prayer today that you will be bold!!!
Sometimes, we think we have to screw up our courage all alone, but we need those prayer warriors. Great post and good reminder! 🙂
Crystal – Yes! Yes to this. The dream that is whispered into our hearts sometimes can best take flight after we acknowledge they are from God and with encouragement from our prayer warriors and earthly encouragers. I want my heart to be brave in whatever baby-step is next, too!