This is one of my favourite quote – by Marianne Williamson:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
For me, the real question is: Who am I NOT to be? Why I am shrinking and playing small to fit the mould that my society, friends and family have so comfortably put me into – the person that they are so familiar with?
My Identity in Christ
I am a child of God. He has created me with His purpose and has great plans for me. God has created me to shine brightly in a world of darkness and fear. God has given me the power of the Holy Spirit to manifest His Love.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
From Fear to Faith
Sometimes, it is not our fear of failure holding us back, but our fear of success! We need to step out of our comfort zone, and to leap in faith into the exciting and wild adventure ride that God has prepared of us.
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20 NKJV)
My Invitation
This is my invitation to you today: step out of your shadow and into your light. Have faith in God that He wants so much more for you!