Comments on: Dear Risk, I know we’re not close friends

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 02:08:14 +0000

This makes me smile. Great approach. I listen to a podcast last fall that essentially personified fear. she said she knew fear would come along on her journey but she wouldn’t let them drive the car. Similar image, pushing them to the back of the bush, love it

By: floyd

floyd — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:17:46 +0000

I remind myself quite often of a couple of verses, “What can man do to me?” And, “Whom shall I fear?”

As long as we’re revering our Father more than we are fearing the world, I think we’re in good shape.

Go get ’em, girl!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 18:11:09 +0000

I could have written that myself. I might also send a copy to Risk’s twin sisters, Dare and Dream. But, they are all a part of life, as you said. And, if you think about it, there’s a certain amount of all three in choosing to follow Jesus. For after all, isn’t it true that our belief in Jesus is stepping out of what we can “prove” into the realm of anything-but-safe faith?! The Narrow Way is full of risky and daring purposes. But we go because our Savior has ordained the dream…

GOD BLESS!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:31:08 +0000

Cute! 🙂 It is a necessary part of forward movement isn’t it? Otherwise, we’re stagnant and less useful to the Kingdom. “Cc” me on that letter, would ya? 🙂 ((Merry Christmas, Lisa))

By: Beverley

Beverley — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 11:18:18 +0000

It is not risk that I fear, but the unknown on the other side, but sometimes the only thing you can do is jump!

By: Jennifer Dougan

Jennifer Dougan — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 02:16:55 +0000

Hi Lisa,

I recognized the cartoon image right away. My son enjoys the Magic School bus shows.

This idea of risk is necessary, huh? Rob Eager of Wildfire Marketing was just talking about today in his Monday Marketing tip email. It’s a double whammy for me today. Hmm. Thanks. 🙂

Have a great week,
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com

By: June

June — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:28:08 +0000

Hmm, just what sort of risks are we talking about here? I guess if I have to ask the question, I’m probably not a risk-taker, lol! I’m definitely not a risk-taker when it comes to personal safety {or the safety of others}, but I am willing to try new things, and I’m not afraid to fail. I don’t consider myself someone who is fearful in general. But we all have a comfort zone, even those who do things that most of us would consider risky! they just have a wider zone, lol. Great topic, Lisa, I’ll be stopping back by to see what others have to contribute!

By: Jerralea

Jerralea — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:19:09 +0000

Lisa, I love your approach to this topic!

I recently took a risk and it paid off in a great way!

By: Barbara H.

Barbara H. — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:01:35 +0000

I am not close friends with risk, either, but when we have had to journey together, keeping a close grip on my Savior’s hand reassures me even when I never know what the outcome of risk will be.

By: ~ linda

~ linda — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:58:16 +0000

WOW! This really speaks to me. And I love that you wrote a letter to “Risk.” Somehow, it makes it feel real and that I am writing that letter as well.
I have some pondering to do!!
love you, ~ linda