For my 31 days of writing, I am linking up over at Heading Home and over at the Nester. There are several of us that are taking the 31 day writing challenge. Kate has suggested that we spend 31 days of Five minute writing. You can use the prompts or write about anything you would like, you just need to write.
I am sharing my journey for 31 days as I strive to become more like Him. My prayer is that you can find hope and peace in my words.
Today's Prompt is:
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There have been so many things that I have been afraid of. Sometimes, it is what people think and what they believe. Sometimes it is what might be happening or being humiliated. I love the quote above about fear because I have come to find that most fears are actually things that might not come true. I worry more about the "what if's" than about what is real.
This week, I tried something new. I put aside my fear of "what if it looks really bad" and took a painting class. It is only for one evening, and you can choose the night you want to go and the painting that you want to do. I chose this one! I know, it doesn't look like much yet, but I did the entire thing by myself. The teacher showed us the strokes on his painting and I painted mine in about 3 and 1/2 hours. I was so afraid it would be worse than everyone else's. I was so afraid that I couldn't do it. But I did.
I am planning on doing this once a month for awhile. It was so much fun and even if it is not perfect, I can at least tell what it is supposed to be. That is a start, and an accomplishment. I did something today that was beyond my fear. As I am seeking to become more like Him, it makes me wonder how many things have held me back because I was too afraid to even try. He is the one who gave us talents to use and enjoy. He is the one who sends us blessings and tender mercies to share with others. As I strive to become more like Him, I am also seeking to overcome my fears and to nurture the gifts that He has given me.
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Fears are stories
We tell ourselves.
Today's Prompt is:
FEAR
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There have been so many things that I have been afraid of. Sometimes, it is what people think and what they believe. Sometimes it is what might be happening or being humiliated. I love the quote above about fear because I have come to find that most fears are actually things that might not come true. I worry more about the "what if's" than about what is real.
This week, I tried something new. I put aside my fear of "what if it looks really bad" and took a painting class. It is only for one evening, and you can choose the night you want to go and the painting that you want to do. I chose this one! I know, it doesn't look like much yet, but I did the entire thing by myself. The teacher showed us the strokes on his painting and I painted mine in about 3 and 1/2 hours. I was so afraid it would be worse than everyone else's. I was so afraid that I couldn't do it. But I did.
This is me, filling in the background on the black and just painting. I could not believe that it was so much fun! How long have I denied myself chances to achieve simply because I had too much fear to even try. Yesterday, I could never have imagined that I could ever do this. Today I know I can.
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I needed to read this one today. I can relate to this in so many areas of my life. I think fear has held me back on many things; perhaps I can change that. I loved your artwork and you should continue it.
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