Break the Cycle

Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the Lord Almighty.  Zechariah 4:6

The thoughts for today's devotion really struck home.   

"God wants to do a new thing in your life.  What you will receive is directly connected to how you believe.  But you've got to do your part and get outside that little box you've grown accustomed to.  Start thinking big!"

Getting outside the little box I've grown accustomed to is exactly what I need to do.  It's so easy to tell my graduating 8th grader that the "world is her oyster" and "Who knows what great things await you in high school?"  because I've been through it already and know how wonderful it can be.  I never used to be afraid to step out on faith and go for it.  The consequences of just risking myself didn't seem too big.  It seems so much harder with a family - the consequences and worry seem so much bigger.  But what do I really have to lose?  I can't dream as big as God can dream for me.  If He has faith in me, why shouldn't I have faith in myself?  If I'm not afraid to take a hot air balloon ride, zip line, backpack with a friend through Europe, ride in a small engine plane or get married and have children, what's the worst that can happen by starting a new career?  My worries are small in comparison.  Maybe the cycle I have to break is my own bad thinking.

Have a great Best Life day!