Discover Your Perfect Path by Practicing Obedience and Overcoming Fear of Failure

When I was 4 years old, I visited a children's park with my dad. I asked if I could go down a big slide, and he agreed but told me not to run and to wait for him. Impatiently, I went ahead of him and, due to the high speed of sliding down, I landed on my backside in the dirt and began to cry. My dad laughed heartily and reminded me, “I told you not to rush.” I threw rocks at him, crying, while he found it amusing. If you've recently found yourself in a life's dirt, feeling hurt, today's blog post is for you.

As an adult, I've often made the "rushing error" in both life and ministry. My most significant recent mistake was initiating a prayer ministry in my church just before COVID. I mistakenly believed that the moment I felt called to do something was the right time to start implementing the idea. Consequently, I took on a steep learning curve.

This recent early beginning of a significant ministry taught me the value of waiting for the appropriate time and circumstances before embarking on something new. I've learned to prepare thoroughly with prayer and wait for God's grace to be revealed as various details align at the right moment. 

Recently, I have become more focused on not missing opportunities provided by God, as I have disciplined myself to approach new projects, workshops, partnerships, trips, and financial commitments with prayer, clear boundaries, and caution.

How can someone strike the right balance between being cautious and seizing opportunities, particularly when entering a new phase of life?

Two years ago, my online ministry underwent a transition. Before and during COVID, I led a small WhatsApp group named "House of Prayer," where participants could share their prayer requests and creative gifts. Two years after COVID, after consulting with my pastor, I felt it was time to close that group and transition to a new online platform—a website—where both former participants and other friends and partners in ministry could subscribe.

After thoughtful reflection, I felt inspired to name the website "Creative Helping Hands," envisioning it as a platform for inspiring or creative blog posts, alongside a portfolio demonstrating my art, digital photography, and poetry. Although I didn't have a fully detailed plan for the website's content, my heart was filled with inspiration and excitement, prompting me to begin working on the project. 

After several months of prayerful preparation, I shared my ideas and sought advice from those I anticipated would criticize it the most. To my surprise, they were supportive and offered help in various ways. Naturally, my pastor and art mentor also provided valuable advice. When everything came together, with the necessary support and no opposition, I realized it was the right moment to launch this online ministry. There was grace surrounding every aspect of the project. For me, grace appeared through the support and encouragement from both authoritative figures and those from whom I expected criticism and opposition.

I'm not sure what you're transitioning into, but you'll recognize the right moment for the "new thing" when everything begins to align perfectly. You'll find a wealth of inspiration for the "new thing," along with the grace of God manifesting in a way that uniquely resonates with you. There will also be a sense of ease from various angles, the right support will be around you, and doors will start to open for you.

If you're afraid of failing or getting hurt as you begin with something new in a different season, this poem is meant for you:

Father's Love Letter

Not one sparrow falls to the ground without my care. 

Nor one star collapses that I don’t plan. 

I sent my son to lift you up. 

You won't fall.

My child, please don't run. 

Have fun!

Oh, BTW:

I love you so much!

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"A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes." Proverbs 13:1