Day 15: To finish what you said you would.

Well, it's been 30 days since I said yes to this 30 day writing challenge. I have 15 days completed. 

Rather than feel like I'm failing or letting people down (which is tempting), I'm celebrating these 15 days completed. 

I'm celebrating because I tried something new. I started a journey that I didn't (and still don't) know how to complete. Each day is a decision to keep going, each post an attempt to put words of faith onto paper. Each day is a conversation between the Lord and I that goes something like: 

Now what are you teaching me today about fear that I should share?

It's unknown. It's vulnerable. This new experience in itself is teaching me about faith. And about how to be brave (fancy that!) 

I'm also celebrating because of the discipline it's cultivating in my heart. I said I would, so I will. That's what perseverance is. It's the daily sticking-to-it-when-I-don't-feel-like-it stuff. No waiting until I am inspired and have ample amounts of free time to write. It's risky business. Commitments usually are. Yet with commitment comes resolve and a sweet dependence on the one who writes these words on this soul to be shared. 

I'm practicing brave by finishing what I said I would. You know what I'm discovering? Bravery builds on itself. Each bold baby step a great contribution to a newly engrained habit to trust. Bravery is coming easier. 

Anyone can start, only the brave finish well. In this small way, I am choosing brave. Let's keep learning for 15 more days!