In 1962, in my home town of Ft. Collins, Colorado a dentist and a hydraulic engineering professor experimented in a house basement until they created a tool for irrigating teeth and gums. They named their business Water Pik and it eventually became a huge success.
Many success stories begin humbly: “HP, Google, Microsoft, and Apple have one thing in common – apart from the obvious that they are IT companies. They were all started in garages.”
Successful people are typically risk-takers, not foolish risk-takers, but people willing to try new things even if it means making mistakes.
God asks us to be that kind of risk-taker too.
No matter how humble our beginnings, how small our talents, how insecure our emotions, God expects us to move forward with confidence in Him.
God has things for you and me to do today and everyday. We need to be willing to try new things, dream big, and take reasonable risks. We can learn from our mistakes, grow in our faith, and use our talents for God's purposes.
It's worth the risk.
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Note: I'm not saying that Christians should take foolish or dangerous risks, but we shouldn't "bury" our gifts when we could be investing them. See the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30.
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Thank you for this reminder. I keep getting these the last couple days! That I need to step out and take risks!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Gail, never despise small beginnings. God Bless
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I loved this! And I always need to remind myself that from the ashes of disaster grow the roses of success. (Credit to 'Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang') Humble beginnings are still beginnings. If the Lord is with you, anything can be accomplished. Thank you for sharing on NOBH!
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