“It takes courage to not only accept our limitations but embrace our potential.”

A thought by Erwin Raphael McManus, (2014-02-25) from his book, The Artisan Soul: Crafting Your Life into a Work of Art (p. 7). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.

We think of having courage when we do something that we are afraid of doing and in that being honest about our self takes courage. 

Accepting the fact that we may not have it all together takes courage.  We are really afraid that people will see where we are limited so we strive to hide that fact even from ourselves.  But we do honestly have limitations.  But we are afraid that those who we work for and with will find out and maybe we will lose what we have worked so hard to have.  But if we accept them then we don’t have to hide them and then can work on our potential.

But that also brings some fear.  I mean if I know then I have to do something about it.  And that is just too much pressure.  I don’t want to have to work that hard but in reality embracing ones potential brings fulfillment and excitement.  We are doing what we were created to do.  It energizes us instead of wearing us out. 

The problem for so many is that they live lives of fear when they could live lives of courage by accepting their limitations and embracing their potential.

So is it fear or courage for you?