Doing New Things: The Courage to Chart a Fresh Course

Starting something new is both exhilarating and terrifying. Many of us carry dreams in our hearts—ideas, visions, and hopes—that never see the light of day because the step from planning into action feels daunting. In LP Sessions, we talked about what it really takes to pioneer something new, and the honest emotions that surface along the way.

The Emotional Rollercoaster of New Beginnings

Every new season comes with a swirl of emotions—excitement, vulnerability, hope, and fear. Past disappointments can cloud how we see the present. Unresolved frustrations or failures have a way of resurfacing just when we’re stepping into something fresh. That’s why it often feels like “giants at the door” rise up when we’re on the brink of breakthrough.

At the same time, pioneering is deeply vulnerable. One day you wake up convinced you can do it; the next day you wonder if you’re crazy for trying. Between resource challenges, misunderstandings, and the sting of discouraging voices, stepping into new territory feels messy and raw.

Courage Over Clarity

Often, what we lack is not more information or perfect clarity—it’s courage. The words from Joshua 1 have been a lifeline: “Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God is with you.” Courage is what carries us past inertia into action.

God’s presence and goodness become the anchor in the storm. Journaling, prayer, and reframing past pain in light of His faithfulness help release us from old narratives that try to hold us back.

The Need for Midwives in the Spirit

We explored the metaphor of “spiritual midwives”—people who stand with us in the birthing of something new. Just as a midwife creates a safe environment for a baby’s arrival, spiritual midwives provide wisdom, encouragement, and perspective in seasons of vulnerability. They remind us of who God says we are, what He has spoken, and breathe courage into us when our own confidence falters.

Discernment is crucial. Not everyone has the grace to speak into your new season. Some only see your past failures or limited identity. But those graced to walk with you will carry your dream in their hearts, even when they bring correction.

Embracing Complexity and Growth

Part of maturing is learning to hold the tension: we can be both broken and beloved, capable and flawed, bold and afraid. The gospel frees us to face our mistakes honestly without being defined by them. As Tim Keller put it: we are more sinful and broken than we ever believed, yet more loved than we ever dared hope.

That truth humbles us and makes us courageous. We’re not pioneering because we’re perfect, but because God is with us and invites us into faithfulness.

Why LP Sessions Exists

At its heart, LP Sessions exists to create a space for real, authentic conversations about leadership, transitions, and the inner journey of the soul. Our hope is that by sharing stories and tools, others will gain perspective, courage, and language to navigate their own new beginnings.

Sometimes, just hearing someone else’s process helps you avoid unnecessary pain—or at least reminds you that you’re not alone. God is doing new things in our world, and our prayer is that these conversations will help you partner with Him as you step into what He’s calling you to birth.