THE MAN CALLED FEAR!

Yesterday, i began this project "YOURS TRULY.....VIV!!!!!", and i got a few commendations here and there. I was happy, happy that i was doing something positive. But that wasn't my major reason for being happy; i was happy that finally i had crossed that line that i was so afraid of crossing a long time ago. I was happy that i had dealt with my fear (the fear of starting my project). Yes, i was afraid of taking the first step!!! I knew what i was called to do, but i kept on procastinating, making excuses. At some point, i concluded that this wasn't my thing. I'd rather leave it for the "experts" to handle. But one thing kept coming to my heart, that every mess in my life is a message for someone who would pass through the same road i have passed. So what then was stopping me? I was afraid; afraid that people wouldn't pay attention, afraid that i wouldn't be able to communicate effectively to others. Infact, i was afraid over nothing reasonable.

How foolish i was! Yes. I later discovered that all i needed to do was START! I had a dream, to help people who are going through frustrating situations like i have, and encourage them, especially the ladies. I have a dream to affect the lives of our younger women, to be a guide. But that man called FEAR had his own plans too. His plan was to see that i NEVER get to the point of starting at all. So, when i discovered the problem, i had only one thing to do, GET UP AND GET MOVING. This assignment is of God, so i don't need to worry about what the readers would say. No! All i had to do was start, and allow God take care of the rest. I had to take off the lid that had kept me inside that bottle. I had to deal with the limiting factor, which was my thoughts.

Many who didn't fulfill purpose died and went down with all that they had stored up inside of them because they allowed limitations to bring them down. They were afraid to break forth. I tell you, it's time for you to tell yourself that you are ready. It's time for you to change your thinking and do the things you are afraid or have been afraid of doing. You don't have to wait until you are too old to do what you are called to do. You don't even have to wait until you have millions to achieve what you want to achieve. I've heard a lot of people say they will wait until they have enough money before they can move to the next stage. Now i ask, how much money is enough in life?

The first thing you need is an idea, a vision, and then God will make provisions. In my own case, i didn't need money to start this up. All i needed after the idea was birthed was the will to begin. So, it's time to take off the limitations and begin to do that which you are created to do.

And then you need to deal with the limitations; it could be your thoughts, friends, environment, whatever. Once you have discovered purpose, you will meet challenges. Oh yes! That you know where you are going is no guarantee that you'll have have a smooth trip. You must be determined that you will make it, and see yourself making it, no matter the force that tries to pull you down.

Also, be ready to learn. That you have an idea does not mean you have arrived. No. You are just starting, and along the line you will encounter errors. Don't give up, instead sit down and look at the issue carefully. That way, you will discover your mistakes and learn how not to make the same mistakes over and over again.

I conclude this piece by saying this; YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS YOU. Always remember that. It's not by your power or by your might. It is by the grace and mercies of God.

Take care and keep on keeping on.

Yours truly

VIV!!!!!