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A lesson in Courage from a Heavily TAtooed Man

5/24/2015

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"You can't let fear control you. If you're gonna set out to do anything in life, then you have to really do it. You gotta grab life by the horns and not let go. You gotta show it who's boss." - quote from the unknown comedian at the Cory Holcolm show tonight.

This giant dude, covered in tats, ran over to me as I pulled into the Zanies parking lot on my scooter, just to make fun of me and tell me how awkward and nervous I apparently looked driving that thing. Totally offended and embarrassed, I went on to tell him how I'd had a couple accidents and still suffer a lot of anxiety when I drive it, so I tense up a lot, and I guess it's all too noticeable. Then after digging at me a little more, he finally got to his jewels of wisdom. I actually didn't appreciate it at first, I was too busy fighting the urge to cuss him out and cry at the same time. But on my drive home, I realized he said something really powerful.

I didn't actually get to see the show tonight, it was sold out by the time I got there. And the date I was supposed to go with cancelled on me, which is the reason I was there by myself. But I went anyway, determined not to let anybody stop me or bring me down. Then I encountered that rude dude as soon as I pulled into the lot. I was super disappointed, and I did cry a little bit on the drive home, but I think it all happened on purpose. It might be a really small, minor incident, but for me it's just another example of how God can take a disappointment, mistake, weakness, or setback and use it for good. And if he wants to drill a lesson into your head, he'll find a way. Even if that means sending a giant, tattoo covered, heckling comedian to literally chase you down in a parking lot to do it..


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Do it afraid!

5/8/2015

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     "Do it afraid." "My power works best in your weakness." That's what I felt like God said to me, as I sat there during the special women's service they had at Oasis church tonight. Anyone who knows me knows I have always struggled with severe anxiety and fear issues. Fear of driving, fear of people, social situations, new places, the future. Some days are better than others, but it's a daily battle. And every time I think I'm growing and moving passed it, something comes along and shakes me up again. Anyway, tonight, when my friend called and said she couldn't go with me, my anxiety went through the roof. I almost didn't go out at all. But I felt like I should go anyway, so I did. And it was painful. 
     As the worship's going, I'm crying and apologizing to God for having so many fears and weaknesses, telling him how I don't know how he could ever use me and actually accomplish the dreams he put in my heart. And that's when he interrupted my thoughts: "Do it afraid..My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." I've heard this a bazillion times before by pastors, but I needed that reminder again tonight. And I wanted to share this because I know there are other people that struggle with this stuff as well. 
     You may think you're a failure or a loser because you have too many weaknesses, fears, and struggles. But God can use you anyway.  Heck, he can probably do even more with you BECAUSE of all your weaknesses since then he gets a chance to show off THROUGH you. Being afraid doesn't make you a failure. Completely giving up does. So do it afraid. God's got you :-)  
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    Tiffany Grand is an author, songwriter, journalist and mental health advocate. She's the Managing Editor and owner of Femmespire Magazine and has a heart for encouraging people through the arts, media, and community service. Follow her on Twitter & Instagram @TiffanyGMedia

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