So...

...good talk.

A life lived in fear is a life half-lived

Often, we find ourselves making sacrifices and doing hard things because we believe something good will come out of it. We decide the rewards are worth the risk. We trust we will be blessed. I was sitting in Sunday School last week when the teacher introduced the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. They made a decision knowing that the outcome might result in death. It brings to mind Joseph Smith going to Carthage jail, knowing that his life would be taken from him.

Okay, so nothing to that extreme is happening in my life. Thankfully. But it did cause reflection on small ways in which I've tried to apply the same principle. Recently I was afraid to do something. I was 90% sure that it would not turn out the way I thought I wanted it too...but I did it anyway. Better to try to do the right thing and face my fears than miss out on a chance to grow.