I'm amazed. I cannot believe that I am able to play the accordion. I am beginner, and for someone who never learned how to read music, I am playing! Like I said, amazing. I am proud to report that I practice about 90% of the time. That means I only miss one or two days, at the most, during the week. My progess is noticeable, and my husband says I'm getting better. I wonder if it's true? I guess even more amazing is the confidence I've gained by playing. I feel like I can do just about anything. Which reminds me that it's in the small steps we take, that we experience growth. I am reminded of one of God's promises..."I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Phil 4:13. I love that scripture. I often think of it when I feel like I can't do certain things, or I am wiped out by the circumstances of life. My accordion is just a small example of HIM working in my life. I am doing it!
My heart was racing. I had a tug inside of me to make a call to the local community college to inquire about teaching a continuing education class. I had always had a desire to teach, and the bubbly stir inside of me kept pushing me to act. My only problem was that the conversation in my head made me want to run and hide. But the stir was so very strong. I had to do something. And then I remembered a teaching I had just heard by Joyce Meyer. She spoke about fear and how it can grip your life. Her solution was simple. She said, "Whatever you need to do, do it afraid." A light blub moment ! Her words interrupted that internal conversation, and pushed me to make a choice and shift my thinking. I marched to the phone....afraid....and made the call to the college. I asked if they were in need of instructors and before I knew it, one thing led to another. By the end of the call, I ...
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