"If i can just touch his cloth....." illustrates that, we do not need to understand everything that God has planned for us to receive help. FEAR; it's the most paralyzing emotion of all. It cripples our abilities and prohibits us from accomplishing anything! Under fear we are under bondage. It takes the joy out of our daily pleasures and disrupts our hopes and dreams.In Belly Dance, i have learned that to be a good dancer, or a fantastic performer and even a good clown is not merely based on skill and theory but rather the act of doing it with expression.To be glad doing in without the fear of what others might think. People don't want a bunch of 4's and 5's running around. We need more 10's!
Confident people don't focus on their weakness too often and are not bothered by their flaws, because they know that no one can be perfect and thinking too much on their flaws will only worsen things, waste time and lower their self esteem! They maximize their strengths and be the best that they can be without comparing and complaining. They are sure of who they are and what their purpose is. God promises; "I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, DO NOT FEAR; I will help" ( Isaiah 41:13 NIV)
I remember my first few performances with my dance team in College, the Dragon Dolls.I really wasn't sure if i could pull it off with the cute top and poms! I remember thinking, "I can't do this, i'm not good enough.... What if i fall or what if my skirt falls off or my makeup smears?!" My false perceptions altered my mood and thus crippling me into a fearful state. I could not perform, i could not give it my best and i could not focus on my goal, that was to entertain the crowd and support my college's football team. But as i pondered on God's promises i was assured that he would help me and that would mean that my skirt will not fall off and i would not die of embarrassment! "Whatsoever things are true...think of these things." (Philippians 4:8, KJV) It was God's commandment to me, to think of the things that were real and true. What was i so worried about? I had the desire,the training and the poise and i had done this routine a thousand times, what could go so wrong esp when i had help?
It's precisely accurate when they say "it's all in the mind!" and i have testimonies to prove it;)
