The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count — Tug of War

“Fear whispers to hold back; purpose shouts to leap. Listen to the call of your purpose over the noise of doubt.”

Let that sink in. Fear is sneaky, isn’t it? It creeps in, telling you to play it safe. But purpose? Oh, purpose is bold—it’s a loudspeaker calling you to step up!

The Tug of War

On one side, there’s fear—whispering things like, “What if you fail? What if you’re not enough? Stay comfortable, stay safe.” It’s subtle, but it’s loud in our heads sometimes. On the other side is purpose—that fire inside you, that dream, that calling that says, “This is what you were made for. Go for it!”

Here’s the truth: fear will always try to drown out your purpose. Maybe it’s a new business idea, a ministry you want to start, or even a conversation you need to have. Fear says, “Wait.” Purpose says, “Leap!” And the choice is yours every single day.

Here are three quick steps to leap toward your purpose today:

Name the fear. Call it out. Is it failure? Rejection? Write it down and face it.

Anchor in faith. Remind yourself of Joshua 1:9—God’s got your back. Pray for courage.

Take one bold step. Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Make a call, start the plan, take the leap!

Your purpose isn’t some far-off dream—it’s in the steps you take right now. So go out and Make Today Count