MY OWN VERY WORST MISSIONARY BY DANIELLE NEHRING

Sorry.

The first line of one of my new favorite books, The Very Worst Missionary by Jamie Wright. I read this book in my search for understanding how to live a good life and a great life, two vastly different things. In it, however, I found a tale of second-right-answer, ordinary courage. She does this by casting a safety net of low expectations and honest fear that frees her to jump into seeking greatness and goodness.

You see, I’m not a high-risk individual. I like logical steps and clear-cut answers. Perfection is my goal as well as my enemy. Unfortunately, I have learned that I am not all-knowing. How do I live a great, good life with a black hole of knowledge? Well, (cue sigh) you have to take risks.

In light of what I have learned from her book, my new, courageous life, that I am daring to be great and good, must start with an understanding, both for myself and for others, that it will not be perfect.

This is my official proclamation and disclaimer of my creative freedom. 

So welcome to my beautifully broken life. Sorry about the mess. I am so happy you are here.