Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda!

One of the phrases I seem to catch myself saying a lot is "I should have.........". My Jewish mother-in-law would always say to me, "Stormie, don't should on yourself!" I finally figured out the only way I can't should on myself is if I go ahead and do it! How many times have I felt God wanting me to step out, or I could see something I wanted to be a part of, or felt in my heart I should do or say something? What keeps me from doing these? Fear! What if I fail, what if they don't like it, what if I lose, what if it's not all it's cracked up to be, what if I can't do it as good as someone else? All of these what ifs can keep us from reaching out and experiencing life in its fullness. They can keep us from becoming who God made us to be. They can keep us from sharing ourselves and being a blessing to someone else! They can also keep us from receiving a blessing. The Word says that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, and power and a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7 I say...feel the fear and do it anyway! Gods love and power will follow you. So, I try not to "should" on myself anymore. I think it through, confirm that it's from Him and it is right, and walk through the fear to victory! Stormie