Step Out and Try
Hey friends!
Today, I wanted to have a heart-to-heart and chat a bit about taking a leap of faith. Growing up, I was very timid. Trying new things made me anxious, and I HATED being the center of attention. I experienced a lot of self-doubts. As I’ve gotten older, these feelings have subsided, but every now and then, they pop up again. I was moved to write this post because I think as human beings, there are times when we let fear get in the way of our dreams. Change is scary. The “what ifs” start to churn in your head. What if something goes wrong? What if I fail? What if it’s not what I expected?
But, wait. What if you love it? What if you succeed? What if it’s the best thing that happens in your life?
I know I’ve had these conversations with myself in my head, and I’m sure others can relate. In fact, when I decided to go public with A Pretty Little Sparkle, a similar conversation took place in my head. I was incredibly nervous. I was worried about what others would think. Was I just chasing after a pipe dream? Could anything really come out of this? I remember praying to God many nights, asking him to tell me what to do. I wanted him to show me a sign that this was his will for my life. There was no “aha!” moment or supernatural sign, but I knew that God had placed this on my heart for a reason. Therefore, I decided to put my trust in him. I took a leap of faith, and I shared the blog!
Sometimes, when we are looking for guidance from God, it isn’t always clear what he has in store for us. My morning devotional touched on this the other day. It said that to find out what God has planned for us, there will be times when we might need to take a leap of faith. The only way we will figure out if something is right for us is to try it. Even if it isn’t our end goal, it brings us one step closer to fulfilling our destiny.
The point I’m trying to make in all of this is that if God has placed something on your heart, it’s there for a reason. Don’t ignore it. He has a plan for your life. Don’t be afraid to let your inner sparkle shine. You are amazing. You are going to do great things. Trust in Him, and He will lead the way.
I hope this post helps any of you who might be struggling with your purpose in life. Let me know in the comments if you could have any job in the world, what would it be, and why?
Love, Brandi