" I can't achieve that......I don't have the capabilities......the talent........the resources......I can't......I can't !
" I " suddenly becomes a big issue, paralysis sets in and the enemy successfully ambushes your dreams and purpose.
Having experienced all of these emotions after penning my first ever piece to be seen by eyes other than my own, overwhelmed with self doubt, I promptly screwed it up and threw it in the bin.
Passions and dreams are given to us by God, He knows the desires of our heart. Our ideas don't have to be huge and complicated in order to make a difference, it may be as simple as.....A prompting to phone a friend- who's probably in need of a chat.......Inviting your neighbour over for coffee- she may be lonely hoping for company.......Talking to the new person at church and making them feel welcome or just speaking out that word of encouragement that comes to mind. God promises when we trust Him and step outside of our box that He will uphold us with His victorious right hand.......He both preceeds and follows us........that our weaknesses become His strength. Our confidence dosen't come from " I " it comes from Him.
" I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me " Philippians 4:13
Let's take hold of these promises beautiful Sistas, step out, follow our dreams, make that difference and allow God to " accomplish infinitely more than we could ever dare to ask or imagine " Ephesians 3:20
I wrote this two and a half years ago, I did retrieve the letter from the bin and began to write but somewhere along the way I opened the door to fear and doubt walking straight back into the the enemies ambush....again. I have wasted so much time and energy wandering around in the land of " I " but He loves me too much to leave me there. I have a sore butt, because lately everwhere I turn He's giving me a boot back in the right direction. I'll be honest that direction is scary, some big decisions that will require some serious stretching and trusting are on the horizon, however I plan to travel with an expert guide, He has an eye for the ambush ahead. He has not given me a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. With each challenge that comes my way, He keeps bringing to mind.....
Lxx
Yes, yes and yes. You know, I just have a feeling that you are an awesome friend to those around you! You have the gift of encouragement on you.
ReplyDeleteGood words you penned, Leeanne. I'm glad you stood back up and are going for that challenge. Love that pic, too.
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Thanks for your encouraging words sistas ( hope you don't mind me calling you that )I find the best place for me to write from is stuff that has taken me on a journey, not always pleasant,but those experiences shared often help others. That's what I find when I read other peoples writing as well, it's like a connection. God Bless Lxx
ReplyDeleteSpring Fricks .... you have it down. She is an awesome friend and an amazing encourager. And she has a burden on her heart for women that is working now, today and gaining passion.
ReplyDeleteLeanne is not about what God is going to do through her, but what He is doing NOW.
I have been challenging the saying (urban legend?) that God never gives us more than we can handle. I've had some incredibly difficult experiences that pushed that notion out the window. He most certainly does give us more than we can handle...alone. With Him, nothing is impossible...but it's still hard and the growing pains are painful.
ReplyDeleteSuch truthful words. I agree with A Musing Mom above this comment. He alone can help us through!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comments on my blog. You are an encouragement!
Beautiful encouragement. And all directed at the One who can lead us into dreams unimagined.
ReplyDelete~ Wendy
Missing you here .... waiting for more :}
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