“Free to be me! God may I get out of my own way and step out of the shadow of fear into your light 
of grace and redemption. Set me free to be authentic.” ~ Tracy Worley
The 2nd day of Christmas we woke to a glorious sunrise and the day is bright with sunshine, making the snow glisten with the power of the sun’s light. I believe this is how God is in our life, he shines his light through and upon us; we need to get out of our own way and into the light of truth.
To be honest, I struggle with being authentic. When I walk out of the shadows of doubt and into my God given talent the light feels beautiful, comfortable, and dare I say euphoric. Then the shadow creeps in with the whispering:
- Who do you think you are?
- What makes you important enough to do what you do?
- You just made a complete jerk of yourself, better stop now.
- Fill in the blank_______.
There are so many ways the enemy sneaks into our minds, heart, and soul. I ENCOURAGE you to not only do this for yourself but also for your spouse, children, family, friends, peers, coworkers, and community. What should you do? Pray this prayer and feel and see the difference in the minds, heart, and souls surrounding you.
God, I find myself comfortable in the shadows of fear, because I do not bring attention to self. I find discomfort and self-judgement. I do not know you God because I am in the way. I ask for light to shine my way and the grace to be authentic. Let me live in the freedom of being what you made me to be.
Look Up and Out,
Tracy Worley
