Courageous versus Complacent

The sermon at church a few weeks ago was based on a series about being courageous. This particular sermon talked about courageous versus complacent. It really struck a chord with me. I join the millions of other individuals who have become complacent in everyday life. Walking down the road that is familiar and safe because I lack courage to make a change. Accepting my life and those obstacles that appear without doing much to change them. Complacent, because I am scared of making mistakes or dissapointing others.

This sermon was after I decided to help the Buddies for Autistic Kids campaign, which was a huge jump out of my comfort zone. It took more courage than I thought I had. I have come to a point in my life where I feel the need to make a difference in the world(or just my own little part in the play).
"All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts," (William Shakespeare)

Becoming courageous is something that I will continue to strive towards. Making changes within myself to overcome complacency. I have a cross-stitched Serenity Prayer that hung in my grandmothers house. I always think of her when I hear the word Courage.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

I hope you will make a change.
Jessica