How Far I'll Go

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Song: How Far I'll Go
Artist: Moana

Yes, I saw Moana. And yes, I liked it. And the music is catchy. Gotta love Disney!!

Anyway, that's not the point or the reason as to why I am posting this particular song on this particular day. The point is I read this scripture today: "God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord" (2 Timothy 1:7-8).

That scripture has had an extremely powerful effect and impression on me. I am a very fearful person. That's how I would definitely describe myself. I'm afraid to do and try anything!! I have been living the past 6 years of my life hiding. Being scared. Avoiding change. Avoiding "hard" and "scary" things. I'm doing something this week that is (again) scary and hard for me. I'm kind of dreading it a little bit. But at the same time, I had such a wonderful experience last time, that I have felt a little more confident and peaceful. Reading the above scripture today reminded me that God doesn't want me to be afraid. That when I start having negative thoughts about myself or I start feeling afraid of something (especially something that I shouldn't be so afraid about) those feelings don't come from God. He knows I can do the things I fear. He wants and will help me accomplish anything and everything I need His help with! He just needs me to ask Him in faith. He'll even help me when I don't ask or when my faith is shaky.

This song came to my mind as I've been pondering this scripture and my current life. I need to be courageous. When I take that leap of faith, that first step, who knows how far I can go? Where my life can lead me? The opportunities and experiences I will have, the people I'll meet and the relationships I could have. And I know that the Spirit of the Lord is not a spirit of fear and doubt, but a spirit of peace, faith, hope and love. I know that God is on my side, 100% of the time forever and always. He's always there. 

I've been standing at the edge of the water
Long as I can remember
Never really knowing why
I wish I could be the perfect daughter
But I come back to the water
No matter how hard I try

Every turn I take
Every trail I track
Every path I make
Every road leads back to the place I know
Where I cannot go
Where I long to be

See the light where the sky meets the sea
It calls me
No one knows how far it goes
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
One day I'll know
If I go there's just no telling how far I'll go

 I know everybody on this island
Seems so happy on this island
Everything is by design
I know everybody on this island
Has a role on this island
So maybe I can roll with mine

I can lead with pride
I can make us strong
I'll be satisfied if I play along
But the voice inside sings a different song
What is wrong with me?

 See the light as it shines on the sea
It's blinding
But no one knows how deep it goes
And it seems like it's calling out to me
So come find me
And let me know
What's beyond that line
Will I cross that line

See the light where the sky meets the sea
It calls me
And no one knows how far it goes
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
One day I'll know
How far I'll go

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