Courageous Conversation

Do you talk to yourself about what you would say if you were brave enough?  Do you share how you really feel with a good friend or your spouse?  Do you stay awake at night wishing you should have said....?  We all do. It's quite common to shrink in fear of how others might view us or fear of rejection or repercussions.  God has not given us a spirit of fear but one of sound mind and wisdom.  If you have an idea, a dream, or a plan...you owe it to yourself, your family, the others involved and to God to share what He has laid on your heart.  If you are weak of speech, shy or nervous...God is more than ready to step in and give you strength.  If you are quick of tongue, not so kind or possibly border on being judgmental and critical..God can edit your words and replace your tone to match the intentions of your heart. You must trust Him and be willing to fail in your attempt to share truth, and allow God to have the victory.  When these tough conversations come up at home, at work and in your relationships... make an effort to step out of your own way and share what you are really thinking and then you will have peace.  Creating your dream life always comes with a tag line of peace.  If you find ways to create peace you will be paving the way to the life you have always wanted.  Step out of your comfort zone...say what's on your heart and mind and move forward.  The freedom that you will feel is like a really great vacation that never ends!!