Do It Afraid

This whole idea of religious life is scary. Why? Because who does it?? Who goes against "social norms" and joins a convent?? What will people think?? What if people think it's a terrible idea??? What if I end up not continuing, then what will people think???

All these questions I can't answer. I'm afraid of the answers and what will come out if this process...I just have to do it afraid. Give me the strength to do it all afraid!!!

Dear God,

Give me the strength to do Your will. Let me not worry about the reactions of others.