Each of these were/are fears I dealt/am dealing with. As I look through that short list, I remember my initial reaction to each of them....a resounding NO.
I now try to think where I would be and what I would be doing if I kept with that answer for the first one, moving to Hawai'i. Oh how different my life would be right now. God had different plans, however. He provided the direction for those plans through a number of different ways, but specifically through Kevin Schmidt.
Every conversation I had with Kevin about each of these things was always leaning towards the yes, while I was leaning toward the no. I was doubting God and His ability in these situations. My faith was hindered in believing these things could happen. As time has gone, these things have to come pass with resounding YES's.
“My first word of advice is this, Say yes. In fact, say yes as often as you can. Saying yes begins things. Saying yes is how things grow. Saying yes leads to new experiences, and new experiences will lead to knowledge and wisdom. Yes is for young people, and an attitude of yes is how you will be able to go forward in these uncertain times.” - Michael Hogan
This quote is just what I needed to see. When I have a large obstacle ahead, I need to be able to first say yes and see what needs to be done for it to be completed, rather than only focusing on the things that will stop it from happening. It is so easy to sit back and take the easy road of not taking new challenges, but that is not the life we are called to.
And to that I want to say thank you to everyone who has challenged me in the past, made things a little more difficult so I would be stretched spiritually, mentally, and physically.
I want to implement this new challenge of saying yes first into my life and the ministry here. Please be praying for this process.
Thank you so much for your support!
Till Next Time!
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