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Self Worship: A Worship Leader’s Ongoing Journey From Selfishness To Surrender

The hour before I do anything is a nightmare.

I hate waiting. Patience isn’t just a virtue I don’t possess, I’m deathly allergic to it. Then again, it’s not really a fruit of the Spirit, so I’m good. Oh, wait.

I stress about what’s going to happen. I’m nervous.

The hour before going to the dentist? Sheer terror.

The hour before dinner is ready? Pure starvation.

The hour before I lead worship?

I wish I could say I was worshiping, crying vehement cries of intercession, and preparing my heart and my team to encounter the presence of Almighty God.

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How To Know If Your Dream Is Worth Pursuing

I consider giving up almost every day.

I think it’s time to stop writing.

I think it’s time to stop learning.

I think it’s time to stop putting myself out there.

But then I realized something else.

If a dream doesn’t freak you out, you’re dreaming too small.

If you’re not facing resistance, your dream is too easy.

If you don’t fight feelings of giving up and cowering under pressure, you’re not doing anything worthwhile.

So next time you feel like giving up, remind yourself that you’re probably doing something right.

Don’t give up. Keep writing. Keep singing. Keep speaking. Keep creating.

Keep doing what you do.

Expand. Innovate. Create. Take risks. Put it out there.

Join the party.

Question: What is a dream that you feel like giving up on? Share it in the comments. There’s power in some good, healthy confession. You can leave a comment by clicking here.