I lived life in fear of failing so I never tried. I lived in fear of being heartbroken so I never loved. I ended up with no education because I feared I wasn’t intelligent enough. I never applied for a job because I feared I would never be promoted to a higher position than when I entered. I never picked up a book because I feared that I could never understand the words on the page. I never raised my hand in class because I feared my question was dumb. I never took a driver’s test because I feared the car accidents that may be down the road that I couldn’t see. I never opened a bank account because I feared I wouldn’t have any money to fill it with. I feared chasing my dreams so I never ran my course. I feared going the extra mile because there was a chance I may have to crawl to get there. I feared giving my all so I never took a risk. I feared the pressure of 4th quarter decisions so I passed the ball every time even when the play was designed for me. I feared hearing bad news so I never picked up the phone. Truth is I never dialed either. I feared opening doors because I didn’t know what was behind it. I never became what God wanted me to be because I lived in fear.

How many ideas are laying around the house on notebook paper? How many thoughts are collecting dust in your mind because you’re afraid to speak them? How many dreams have you killed because you were afraid to speak life? My point is that we all have ideas but we all don’t possess the drive and confidence to execute those ideas. We all have goals but we “think” we can’t make them happen. Thats a lie and this is the truth: God has equipped you with the talents and abilities to achieve the possible but we have to make the decision to go forward with it. An idea is just an idea until you do something about it. Opportunities are presented but until they are taken, until they are attempted, they are just what they are, opportunities. If I never try, how could I succeed? How can I become something never seen if I’m afraid to do what has never been done? How can I believe for the impossible if I’m afraid to trust God?

Fear and failure go hand in hand. We all have it and never want to face it but the truth is if I never failed, I could never prevail. I was playing Uno with the fam a couple nights ago and every time I got my hand, I said this is not looking good. I don’t have any Draw 2′s or 4′s, no skips. All I had was numbers but I played my hand and I won. It’s not about having the best hand, it’s about how you play it. This same principle can be applied to life. Some of us come from rich families, some from poor. You may go to college or stay home because you can’t afford it. No matter what your circumstance may be, take the cards life deals you and play the best game of your life…even if it’s 52 Pick Up! Even if you fail, even if you don’t win the first time, play the game. Live life to the best of your abilities. If you never try, you won’t give yourself the opportunity to become something. Failure is usually the chosen option when your other multiple choice options are faith, love, success and legacy. It’s something you choose! If you never TRY, you’ll never SUCCEED! – youngmindBIGDREAMS