So far 2013 has become the year of risks for me. I tend to be attached to my comforts, and live my life governed by fear... The complete opposite of how God wants me to live. He wants me to live my life to the FULLEST!
Back in March, I decided to take a roadtrip by myself to West Virginia. I set a destination (Hillbilly Hotdog Stand) and decided to go. This trip wasn't about hot dogs, but it was about living life outside of fear, and trusting in God. Many things could have gone wrong on the trip--pack of coyotes or pack of hillbilly's attacking me, car troubles out the wazoo, crazy weather. But I needed to do this for myself. I needed to do this for God. It took me 3 1/2 to go grab lunch, and I wouldn't take it back in a heartbeat.
I'm about to take another risk--moving out and living on my own. I would be living in an urban area close to my work. I lived in the same town for 25 years. I would consider myself to be sheltered, as I don't know how to do many things, and I haven't experienced many things. But living on my own, I would get baptized by fire in a sense. This risk would equal great reward.
I think that complacency is agonizing. Alot of times I just don't make moves. I don't move out. I dont ask the girl out. I get afraid of job descriptions when looking at promotions. But this year I learned that taking risks is rewarding. Yeah, you could get your heart burned. Things could get messy. Things could get 10x more confusing. But the reward is so much greater.
I think that taking risks is good for your faith. I think God puts us in situations where we are called to be bold and take risks.
What would life be like if we choose not to live life in fear?
