God uses everything for good in our lives.
Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions.
In 35 yrs of leading I've been afraid at every major step but I DID IT ANYWAY since I REFUSE let fear run my life.
A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life.
The most important is to prepare you for eternity.
If you don't know how to do it, get around someone else who does.