"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippines 3:13-14
I would just like to let everyone know that I have set a goal/ wish for myself that I will be accomplishing in the very near future...
I have always been a very cautious person. I never did any crazy things when I was young, such as jumping off swings, eating bugs, sticking random things up my nose(that was my sister Alex and it was a bead- btw beads are harder than you think to get out of one's nose due to the fact that they have a hole in them). I never had the desire to jump anything on skis or a snowboard, I am even a relatively slow driver. During the latter part of my sophomore year I met my mentor who exposed this major flaw that I have, my fear was a great strength because it kept me safe from harm but also it kept me from doing things that would get me out of my comfort zone and into new experiences.
Many conversations later Brent(mentor) got into the inner workings of fear which led me to conclude that fear was keeping me from some major things in my life. This fear was like a detour on my walk with Christ. I also came to the conclusion that fear is from Satan. Nothing good comes out of fear and because someone is fearful it is like they are doubting the awesome power and knowledge of God. If something is not of God then it is of Satan. With that said, I am by no means condemning people that are fear or saying everyone is going to Hell for being fearful, but fear is just like any other emotion that is sinfully controlling i.e. lust, greed, jealousy and should be handled in a similar matter.
I have decided to set a few short term and long term goals for myself one of the short term being RIDE A HORSE FAST! I am not talking trotting or maybe galloping, I am talking on the borderline of out of control,hair flying back, eyes watering, heart palpitating speed. I have ridden horses many times before and my dad is a farrier(puts shoes on horses) so I've been around horses all my life, but being the cautious person that I am, never have I ridden at extreme speeds. So over spring break I will be suiting up and jumping on a very fast horse. I will be sure to take pictures and post them. Please pray for me as my anxiety level is at an all time high.
Trust God,
Erica
I love riding horses but never get to go. I used to ride as a kid but haven't gone since two years ago. And unlike you, my favorite thing is to go fast. My dad loves to ride also and we usually race. I will admit there are times where i am slightly scared, but just pull back on reins. i know this is after the fact, but hope the ride was good!
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