If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.
-- Thomas Edison

Ever wonder where you’d be and what you’d be doing if you didn’t doubt yourself so much, punch holes in your every idea, or second guess yourself in every other breath? Do you think if can’t, won’t, and shouldn’t weren’t the main characters of your conversations or in your mind, maybe you could move beyond stuck?

What if you really believed in yourself, in your capabilities, and you could cheer yourself on even when the tasks felt too big or too difficult? What if you trusted yourself enough to exercise and stand on your abilities and resources, moving about this life with certainty and confidence, only hesitating to make sure you had everything you needed to make it all go well? What if you loved yourself over your questions?

What if you could see yourself the way God sees you?

If only you could give up comfortable or doing just enough to get by. If only you could give up being afraid to live on the radar. What if you could give up living in the box, going with the flow, following the routine, doing it the way it’s always been done, and living another day just like yesterday? What if you weren’t so afraid to allow others to see the real you?

What if you weren’t afraid to speak up? Of not having all the answers when asked? Of losing? Of not having enough? Of being alone? Of looking stupid? Of all that would be asked of you? What if you weren’t afraid of working hard and long only to get tired and disappointed?

What if you actually talked with the scary looking kids standing on the corner? What if you went ahead and took that test you’ve been putting off to go back to school? What if you told her you love her and want to spend the rest of your life with her? What if she then said “yes?”

What if you just trusted that when you gave all you had it would all be alright?

The truth is there’s nothing stopping you from doing any and all of what you’re capable of doing. That is, nothing but you. You’re the one standing in your way. Now, granted, someone or something may have thwarted your confidence long ago with their pessimism and disapproval, and they made you believe you couldn’t accomplish anything you set your mind to. But now, you have the power to erase that and move on. You may need to seek professional assistance and enlist the help of Jesus when your doubt is too cumbersome and back-breaking. But, certainly if you want to do better than just the little bit you’ve done, you’ve no choice but to get rid of the doubts and move out the way.

Are you living your life halfway? What’s the point of that?

Sadiqqa © 2007