i ordered a desk and got it yesterday. i knew i would have to assemble it so i spread all the pieces out on the floor and all i could think was, "holy-moly what have i got myself into!" then i started to think about who i could hire to do this task. but my 'fearless' attitude kicked in and i realized i could do this. so i said a prayer for help....definitely necessary here, and got to work. i labeled everything, divided all the screws, nails, etc. and slowly tackled the 25 pages of instructions.
it took 5 hours but ta-da!! and can i just say how empowering it was to stand back and see the finished product! i said a prayer of gratitude for His help and for realizing i can do more than i think.
it was a good lesson. i often see things and immediately think i can't do that. or that the time it will take is just not worth it. what i don't realize is what a great feeling it is to tackle something hard or unknown and the energy that will come if i just TRY.
SO....can you feel a challenge coming on here?! i would love to hear what anyone has fearlessly attempted, tackled, accomplished and how you felt. new recipe? new goal? new language? new job?
we are all in this together just trying to learn. hope i hear from someone.
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I am IMPRESSED. If you can put a desk together....you can do anything!
Love the analogy! I may use that some day. One challenge that stands out in my mind was our little baby Claire. We both knew that the Lord wanted us to have another one but I was not anxious to do so--not fearless at all. I was worried for my health and the impact it would have on our boys. Well needless to say I knew with the Lord's help I could do it and she has been so worth it.
So... you can come look at my desk and marvel! It was a challenge, so I know how you felt looking at the pieces and the VERY badly worded instruction manual (I'm sure it was badly worded...) Thank heavens for pictures!
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