They can be Blessed, too

I have probably shared before that Trish will say that she is amazed at what I can do. I can't do anything very well but I can do several different things "well-enough". I am not the best at anything but I have probably saved us a little money from time to time by doing things that I can do, much less efficient and much less professionally than others.

I have shared with her that what makes me different from others is that I am not afraid to fail. The fact that I am not afraid to fail should reveal that I have failed OFTEN. I have made tons of mistakes; I have messed up in about every possible way. I have been asked to lead the music on a Sunday morning, which I am poorly qualified to do but, I have tried, and I have failed. But, I think our fear of failure comes from being afraid of what others might say or think of us. Why should that matter?

Today's word is 1 Peter 3:14, NIV, which reads, "But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened."

The passage today isn't necessarily talking about facing our fears of failure but failing to act because we are afraid, afraid because of what others might think of us because of our faith. There are so many in the world today that are unfriendly to the Christian faith. They will use everything in their power to intimidate and belittle. But, don't let that stop you from living the Christian life that GOD has called you to live.

I like the first part of today's word: "Even if you should suffer for what is right, you are BLESSED..." GOD has given, and continues to give, so much to His children. All this and Heaven too. Don't let fear keep you from pursuing what GOD wants you to do. Don't let fear stand in the way of telling others how they can be Blessed, too.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T