Courage

Something happened to me Saturday night. I was reading my devotional book and the topic was about Courage. The second question was "how do I find the courage to face change?" As I read those words, it felt like God Himself pointed it out. If you have talked to me at all recently, you probably have heard about my youth group splitting up into youth group and college and career class. Being in such a small youth group for the past 4 years, we've really grown close, despite the age differences. I don't want the change and most of the people that would be in the C&C class don't want it either. the book says that being paralyzed by fear of change shows that you doubt God's ability to take care of you. It showed me that I really shouldn't be afraid, or even mad. After reading, I just decided to start praying. I thought about how I am not living for God to my full potential. I broke down and began to cry because something else occurred to me-I've got things, people even-that are holding me back from reaching my full potential. I want to be sold out for Christ. So I made a decision to cut off these weights that pull me down. And the reason I began to cry was because I didn't want to do this (some of the people that hold me back are people I've known for 7+ years). So although I know I've got some things to let go, it will be worth it in the end. I would appreciate your prayers as my church begins the groups, for our attitudes, and for me as I try to live in my full potential.