Starting Over

This is my last September as a teacher. Though I am exhausted from waking up at four AM, I am also grateful to have this final year before I start over. Well, I don’t know if starting over is exactly what I am doing. I guess continuing would be a better description.

After nineteen years of working two jobs (teaching and writing), I am going all-in on my writing dream. I am excited to finally focus on the one purpose I feel God placed me on this earth to do, but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. The fact is I refuse to allow fear to stop me from pursuing this big old dream of mine. Instead, I am trusting God as He guides me into this next chapter.

I was just listening to Chris Stapleton’s song “Starting Over” and dreaming of next September. Where will I wake up? My husband and I plan on traveling, especially if he can continue teaching online. Will I be in Utah, Texas, or Maine? I don’t know, but I am excited for the adventure.

Is there a dream you have put off because you’re afraid of failing? If so, friend, I pray you are brave enough to try again. God knows where He wants you, so trust Him with the road you’re on. I know I am, or at the very least, I’m surrendering my fears daily.