Do I have what it takes?

I race in NCAA track regionals next week, and I can't help but feel a little anxious. Often before a meet, I start doubting whether I will be able to perform to certain expectations. Sometimes I let the pressure and worry take away from the joy of the experience, which I think can happen in other areas of life, too.

Have you ever asked yourself, "Am I going to be good enough? Do I have what it takes? What if I fail?" Diane Gulyas, president of DuPont Performance Polymers, said the experiences where you learn the most are the ones with a chance that you will fail.

Still, I'd rather have confidence going into the race. Yesterday on my run, I started thinking about how God has already given me everything I need to serve his purposes, which includes running. I don't have to worry about my performance because I have confidence that I am ready for how he wants to use me (thanks to his work in me), and that's all that matters.

Maybe I've been asking, "Do I have what it takes...to accomplish my purposes?" to which the answer is uncertain, instead of asking, "Do I have what it takes...to accomplish God's purposes?" The answer to this one is always a resounding YES!

"This is my desire, to be used by You." -Jeremy Camp