Pushing Past, Pressing Forward

Day 51

I could not believe it, at forty-three years old I found myself scared to go in…

My husband and I had just changed Sunday School classes. This class had a few familiar faces but none so familiar that I could call friend.  It was time for a ladies-only social. I hesitated going.  You know, for all the reasons discussed in today’s devotion. It’s risky. It’s fearful. It’s exposing. Pushing past all of these feelings I pushed forward and decided to go.

The night finally arrived. I feed my family, baked and iced my brownies then headed for the party. I drove slowly as not to be the first to arrive. I parked my car in a place where I could easily leave I placed my hand on the door and froze. Unable to make myself get out of the car I called my best friend and confessed my anxieties and fears. She calmed me down and assured me that I would have a good time and be glad I went. She was right. I was glad I went. I did have a good time.

Pushing past our anxieties and fear isn’t easy, whether is making a friend or changing careers. When we push past we are pressing forward to new and exciting adventures: new friends, new job opportunities, new worship experience, and many other things God has for us.

He goes before us and comes behind us.  We are safe to push past and press forward.