Three Men and a Lady

In my bible study last nite, we were reviewing our book "In pit with a lion on snowy day ", by Mark Batterson and we were asking each other what is currently holding us back from doing what God has asked us to do. Or what is holding us back from pursuing the dreams that God has laid in our hearts. I feel like recently God has laid on my heart to start a book club in my neighborhood. I feel like a sixth grader starting a babysitting club. I'm nervous. I'm anxious. What if I invite people and no one comes? I have met some wonderful people around my block this summer and many of them share the common interest of reading. So, as I was praying for my neighbors, this idea popped in my head. I kept telling myself it was just a random thought, but almost right away I knew it was from the Holy Spirit. I've just tried convincing myself otherwise these last few weeks. But I've finally worked up the courage to do what I've been asked. So, I've designed a post card today and they will go out this week. This has been on my heart a while, but I've been dragging my feet. I'm afraid of rejection. I'm afraid of irrelevance. I'm afraid of inadaquecy. But thanks to Lonna and Danielle, they've encouraged me to be obedient. They encouraged and they threatened me (in a nice Christian way of course.) They helped me to see that my fears could possibly be limiting me from embracing a miraculous work of God. I'm chasing the lion and I'm starting this book club...even if I'm the only member :)

Next we asked eachother what out wildest dreams were. The dreams that you hold in your heart and don't reveal to anyone because you are either embarassed or uncertain. One of my far fetched dreams is to write a book. I've thought about writing to the young pastor's wife, or illustrations from real life ministry experiences. I've also thought about writing cirriculum for Jr. High classes, or to parents of teenagers. Anyways, this blogging thing has helped me to exercise my writing muscle. That's all.

One more cool concept from Mr. Batterson...the biggest risk is the unwillingness to take risks.