Earlier this year I realized something about myself: I don’t take risks. I sometimes take calculated risks, but then the risk is no longer a risk.Whether it is a fear of failure, which is not unique to me for it is a common problem for all, fear of rejection, fear of people, fear of…whatever it may be, I do not take risks.
But I decided to change that, for I realized if I was to be a man I would have to be a risk taker. I would have to not just be willing to put my heart on the line, put my pride on the line, put my life on the line, but to do so. But most importantly, I realized that if I was going to bring maximum glory to God I would have to be willing to take risks. Whether it be evangelism, missions trips or preaching, I would have to set myself up to do uncomfortable, awkward and frightening things.
On April 25, 2009 I wrote a note to myself “Resolved, to live my life without compromise. GO!” And so I put this in stone for me and for all Young Calvinists.
Resolution Six.
Resolved, to risk my life, my health, my status, my comforts, my dreams, my desires, my safety and security, in wisdom in order that I might bring maximum glory to Christ, and thus to God the Father. To not whimper or flee from the difficult tasks in life but to battle through, determined against the enemy within.