Comments on: You’re Not Ready? Show Up Anyway

By: How To Stop Striving For Perfection | Embracing the Unexpected

How To Stop Striving For Perfection | Embracing the Unexpected — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:55:50 +0000

[…] do things may no longer be possible, and a new way of life emerges. I love what Lisa shares in her post, “Show up […]

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:29:53 +0000

In reply to Joanne Viola. Oh my. The thought of joining a bowling league would really give me nightmares, Joanne! ha. But how brave of you to show up and do it! I'm afraid I haven't reached that level of maturity yet (and the teammates would likely be happy about that). But how wonderful that you all were blessed by your time together (which is really the point, right?) AND you got the added bonus of becoming a better bowler. :) I appreciate you sharing this story. But if God suddenly gives me an opportunity to take up bowling, I'm going to blame you. ;-)

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 09:42:35 +0000

Lisa, this post made me smile. Years ago my SILs needed one more person in their bowling league and convinced me to join. I knew I was terrible at bowling but showed up anyway to help them out. Not only did I end up loving bowling, I made knew friends, and became a decent bowler. I learned how to place the ball. This is such great advice to remember. We just show up and we will be amazed at what God will do with our willingness. Great post!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:17:14 +0000

In reply to Steph M.. My husband rarely remembers his dreams either; yes, I think it probably is a good thing that you don't. :) I have very wacky dreams so I usually dream enough for both of us. ha. Thanks for visiting, Steph!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:13:29 +0000

In reply to Debbie Putman. I relate to dreaming about not being able to get somewhere too. But I've never had a room take off like a rocket! :) Dreams are such curious things. They can both amuse us and disturb us. I wonder if your dreams will change now that you're retired. I've found that my dreams are slow to catch up to my real life.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:11:40 +0000

In reply to Lyli @lylidunbar.com. Haha. The Monopoly man has yet to make an appearance in my dream world. :) That's classic. Thanks for sharing this, Lyli. I was due for a good laugh.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:10:27 +0000

In reply to Tiffany Parry. Sounds like you are being very brave, Tiffany! "Not enough" can attack us on so many levels. It's always encouraging to hear when others are stepping out in faith; it means I can do it too. And yes, even when we fail, so what? God will use that too. Blessings to you, friend!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:07:00 +0000

In reply to Yvonne Chase.

That’s awesome that you’ve never had a nightmare, Yvonne. You must be a hard sleeper! 🙂 I envy that. I wake up with the slightest noise, which I think contributes to my remembering my dreams so easily.

I agree with your first word choice of FAITH. That’s the answer to so many of our issues! Thanks for making that so clear here.

By: Steph M.

Steph M. — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:18:25 +0000

Excellent advise Lisa. God will always go before us if we just show up where He wants us. I don’t remember my dreams usually, which is probably a good thing. But love your post, passed it on. Visiting from Faith and Friends.

By: Debbie Putman

Debbie Putman — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:40:20 +0000

Show up. Just as I am. Such wisdom. Now I need to follow it.

And my nightmare: needing to me somewhere and cannot get there. My favorite-if I can have a favorite nightmare-is the time I couldn’t get to my classroom on the first day of school. When I finally was within a step, the entire room took off into space like a rocket!