So, I wrote these words this morning and I just had to share.

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Hubby shared my blog on Facebook last night for our friends and family to see, and I’ve been scared to death ever since. On the flip side, I also have an overwhelming sense of peace, and I think it’s because I’m finally doing what God has called me to do after all this time of making excuses, stalling, and just flat out saying, “no.”

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Colossians 3:17

I stumbled across this verse this morning. I’ve read it hundreds of times, I’m sure, but today it had a whole new meaning. Isn’t the living Word amazing?! While I’m over here freaking out because I don’t want people to know my innermost thoughts or to see my vulnerabilities, I’m missing the point. My writing is to glorify Him and to help His people; it literally has nothing to do with me. I wouldn’t have words if He didn’t give me a mind to think them. I wouldn’t have experiences to share if He hadn’t given me my body, my life, the people around me. And I definitely wouldn’t have the courage to share any of it if it weren’t for the Holy Spirit, if it weren’t for the importance of what He’s called me to do. Everything I am is because of God and for God.

I will inevitably freak out again during this journey, because that’s just how I am. But, if I keep this verse at the front of my mind, I think my insecurities will disappear more quickly next time. God’s got this.

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Also, I had to screenshot my “stats” from this thing since I started. Can you tell when hubby shared it on Facebook?