So often, we hesitate because we worry about how others will perceive the gifts God has placed inside us. We may hold back, shrink our voices, or even bury what He has entrusted to us, simply because the weight of human opinion feels heavy. Hurtful words can linger, and rejection can feel costly. I understand that. But in those moments, we are invited to remember whose voice matters most. Scripture reminds us, “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe” (Proverbs 29:25).
Have you ever felt torn between God’s calling and man’s judgment? It’s that sacred tension—feeling God’s purpose burning in your heart while simultaneously fearing how it might look through human eyes. Yet God gently whispers, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). He also promises, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God” (Isaiah 41:10).
Take a quiet moment and consider this: What man has ever laid down his life so that you could truly live? Jesus reminds us of the depth of His love in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” When we remember the cross, perspective begins to shift. The One who called you is the same One who equips you—and His approval will always outweigh every opinion. Let that truth settle into your heart today. You are seen, you are loved, and you were created on purpose, for purpose.
I want to share something tender from a creative place in my heart. There is a unique kind of fear that comes with putting something you’ve created into the world. Suddenly it feels exposed—open to opinions, interpretations, and criticism—and that can be deeply intimidating. This is especially true for me with my poetry. Sharing it makes me feel incredibly vulnerable. I wonder if people will miss the deeper message behind my words. I wonder if they’ll like it, or if it will feel “good enough.” Those thoughts can be hard to quiet. Truthfully, every blog I publish takes courage. Even after I post, I find myself questioning—Did I say it well? Did I capture what the Lord wanted me to share? And then I return to the why behind my writing. I write because it’s part of how I heal, how I connect, and how I offer hope. I write because God placed something in my heart that longs to be expressed. And even when fear whispers loudly, I’m learning to trust that obedience matters more than perfection, and that if even one person feels seen, encouraged, or reminded they are not alone, then it’s worth every vulnerable moment. Here are my why’s:
1). I want someone to feel less alone.
2). It helps my mental health to hash out how I’m feeling through my writing. 3). Writing feels like my safe space. I feel like I do a lot of venting through my writing.
4). I really enjoy sharing my gift to write with others even when I feel hesitant.
So, those are just a few. As a creative who is afraid to put their work out there; think about why you want to do it. What is the driving force behind sharing it? Who do you think could benefit from hearing it, reading it, or seeing it? After that is establish let that be the reason you keep doing it. Healthy fear does not harm us. There will always be a healthy amount of fear. That type of fear does not paralyze you, it is just there. It does not hinder you, it is almost as if you acknowledge it and you keep going. You know it’s there, it almost feels like a natural fear. It’s when fear is fuel with negative thinking and self-sabotage that it becomes harmful to who you’re striving to be. It’s when it starts to overwhelm your life that it is not good for you.
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