Statistics say many people view taking a risk as being dangerous or unwise. I agree. When I began this writing journey I walked straight into the unknown. I thought God was calling me to write even after numerous rejection slips. Something deep inside of me keeps saying..."Don't give up." Could it be the voice of Destiny?
T.D. Jakes, one of the nations top evangelists and best selling author says,"God has invested a great deal in you, and for all the Creator has put in you, there is only one thing He wants to know: "What will you do with what I gave you?" The bible tells us we are all given a gift by our Heavenly Father. The gift is given , not for us to hide, but for us to use to encourage and build each other up in faith. Leo Buscaglia, the late motivational speaker explained it this way. "Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God."
I'm at the place where I have to make a decision. What will I allow to define my life... my fears or my dreams. Maybe you're at the same place. We are never too young or too old to start realizing our potential. Contentment comes when we are cultivating and using the gifts God gives us. Our talents, dreams and desires are placed inside of us by our Creator. Like a seed waiting to burst forth we have a unique purpose in God's ultimate plan. I believe God wants us to cross the lines and limits of our excuses and live a fearless life. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Hebrews 11:6
The first step I took to garnish some nerve was to re-frame risk in my mind as an opportunity to succeed and grow. A best seller is not just going to fall into my lap. Instead of assuming the worst I began to view risk as an adventure. When I challenge myself I'm pushed into leaving the safe and mundane experiences behind to pursue my destiny.
I decided to make fear work for me, like stepping stones toward my goals. No one ever realized their potential by sitting back and playing it safe. I might not ever see my name on the best sellers list but that is not as important to me as knowing I used the gift God gave me to the best of my ability.
Take the plunge with me. Allow God to lead us into our destiny.
