How Do You Beat the Odds?

Sometimes, when I have a new idea or a new desire for something, I start to get really excited and hopeful, like I might be able to do something new in my life, or possibly even make a change for someone else. The more I think about it, the more I want to do it, and I feel as if I won't let anything get in my way. And then, of course, I usually go and tell someone else about it... which often ends up totally tearing down the awesome feelings that I have built up.

Does that ever happen to you? Do you ever get excited or pumped for something, only to have someone tell you that you're crazy, or it will never work out, or that it's a bad idea?

It seems kind of like this has been happening to me my whole life. I know, realistically, that in order to do some big things it takes a lot of time, effort, and patience, but sometimes it feels as if you don't even get that chance. I don't know if people just like to drag other people down, or if in fact they just care too much that they don't want to see you taking any unnecessary risks, but sometimes you gave to be able to go out on a limb to really grow.

I know that given time, and even just where I am right now, God can still do great things in my life. I would like to be less afraid and more passionate about the things I want to do, but I am afraid that others will simply crush those ideas that I have. It can be really hard to dream when you're the only one that really understands where your dreams are coming from, but remember this; God knows where you are, where you're coming from, and where you're going to be. And in the end, He's the only one that really matters.

So when you're dreaming, planning, and looking for your passion, remember God, the Father Almighty, and don't be afraid. Just have faith.