I started another blog. I have done this a lot. But unlike the other blogs I’ve had in the past, this is one for the masses and not just my inner circle who have been fortunate to have the link.
I’ve been challenged this year. A. LOT. I have taken a few leaps of faith with business, but also, my biggest leap of faith, opening up my life to more of a public view. Not many know this, but about 12 years ago, I was cyber stalked. NO ONE took me seriously, except my family and the local state patrol guy. I didn’t feel safe going anywhere by myself and I stopped using my favorite moniker for fear he would find me again and threaten to rape and kill me. It was seriously scary. Understandably, I’ve been a little more guarded since then, carefully choosing my monikers to not include my name or nicknames, but even then a tinge of fear existed.
But “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (1 Timothy 1:7 ESV)
I’ve let fear rule me too long. So here I am, stepping out in faith. Guys, I can’t say this enough, God is BIGGER than FEAR! He’s BIGGER than my DOUBTS! My friend, Sarah, went of Facebook today to talk about our team’s (current) motto #LeanIn. Lean in when we feel weak, lean into Jesus, lean into my friends, lean into my family.
Jesus never said it would be easy. But he did say that he would be there, always. He did say that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. He asks us to do the impossible because with him, it is possible. Yes, I know that the storm is scary, but if I choose to keep my eyes on him, I can walk the water. I acknowledge the storm is around me, but I have two choices. Let that fear hinder me from getting out of the boat, or jump out and trust Jesus will be there. So I’m jumping out. Here’s to a future of regular blogging!
In Him, -Karen
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