Why Are You Afraid To Try?

“Don’t be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind to 

understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard."

Daniel 10:12 

I used to tell people that I was not afraid of anything...and I was lying through my teeth. My First Sergeant asked me what I feared, and I said "Nothing First Sergeant."  He looked right into my eyes and said, "Then you are dead and I have not use for you."  And he was absolutely correct.  If we truly fear nothing, then we are already dead.

I get to work with the greatest bunch of misfits, clowns, and awesomeness all rolled into one.  Some of them would have me believe that they fear nothing, thinking I can't see behind their facade.  But these same people who are so tough they make Chuck Norris weep and whimper really ARE afraid!  They are afraid to let anyone know they are human!

Being human does not mean you are weak, it means that you accept that:

* you hurt (just like the rest of us), 

* you crave friendship and love (just like the rest of us), 

* you get sick (just like the rest of us), 

* you have dreams (just like the rest of us), 

* when those dreams crash it hurts (just like the rest of us),

* when a two year old hands you their toy phone you're going to answer it (just like the rest of us),

* you get tired (just like the rest of us),

* you need to laugh (just like the rest of us)

Being human is accepting that you are normal....well, as normal as "normal" goes for you.

But it also means that God knows you (all about you) and loves you anyway.  It means that if you are willing to talk to God, He will not only listen to you, but He will answer you!  And THAT can be scary, because some of us aren't sure we want to hear what God will say.  Here's what God is telling you right this very minute: "Don't be afraid.  I have called you by name and you are Mine! I have incredible plans for you, so trust My love for you and let's get this journey started."