"You'll do fine! You're ready!"
I heard these words and still didn't believe them. This was about eight years ago- at a summer job. My supervisor was out for the day and she had asked me to fill in for her. I was honestly terrified.
I held (and still hold) her in high regard. She was dedicated, hard-working, and classy- yet firm. People knew not to come to her with foolishness. And if they didn't know, they learned quickly.
I knew it was only for a day but I felt as though I had huge shoes to fill! So when she called the office, I tried hard to beg my way out of my assignment. It didn't work (haha).
She simply offered me words of encouragement. "Kara- you've got this. You know what to do. Just work hard and do your best. You'll do fine. You're ready."
Thinking about this experience makes me consider our walk with God.
There are times when He lays things on our heart. . . or gives us an assignment, if you will. And for whatever reason, we sometimes want to run from it. "Why me, Lord?" "I don't think I can do this." "What if nobody cares?"
Just stop!
Philippians 1:6 (MSG) says, "There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears."
If God has given you an assignment, He'll most certainly provide you with the necessary tools!
No- this journey won't always be full of sunshine and roses but it will be worth it. I understand that you may be nervous but always keep 1Samuel 15:22 in mind. "To obey [the Lord] is better than sacrifice."
I've said it numerous times and I'll say it again. Fight fear with faith! The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10) so rely on Him! He will strengthen and empower you to fulfill His Will for your life!
Something that I appreciated about my work experience was that my supervisor let me know that she believed in me. She entrusted me to carry out various duties and to execute them well.
I think it's the same way with God. He is entrusting us with an assignment!
The results of your obedience may not be immediate but whatever your task is, don't hesitate to carry it out. Who knows how you'll touch people's lives and encourage them to know Jesus for themselves?
Whether it's speaking a word of encouragement to a stranger or a loved one, getting involved with or starting a ministry at your church or working on a long-term project that will inspire and encourage others in their relationship with God. . .stay focused and keep your head up. Keep walking in faith and confidence that God will be with you for every single step.
Walk uprightly before Him so that you will be "fit" for His use. He just needs a willing vessel.
And when thoughts of doubt try to cloud your mind, remember. . . You've been chosen for a reason. God has equipped and will continue to equip you. You know what to do. You will be fine!
Let God have His Way in your life.
I heard these words and still didn't believe them. This was about eight years ago- at a summer job. My supervisor was out for the day and she had asked me to fill in for her. I was honestly terrified.
I held (and still hold) her in high regard. She was dedicated, hard-working, and classy- yet firm. People knew not to come to her with foolishness. And if they didn't know, they learned quickly.
I knew it was only for a day but I felt as though I had huge shoes to fill! So when she called the office, I tried hard to beg my way out of my assignment. It didn't work (haha).
She simply offered me words of encouragement. "Kara- you've got this. You know what to do. Just work hard and do your best. You'll do fine. You're ready."
Thinking about this experience makes me consider our walk with God.
There are times when He lays things on our heart. . . or gives us an assignment, if you will. And for whatever reason, we sometimes want to run from it. "Why me, Lord?" "I don't think I can do this." "What if nobody cares?"
Just stop!
Philippians 1:6 (MSG) says, "There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears."
If God has given you an assignment, He'll most certainly provide you with the necessary tools!
No- this journey won't always be full of sunshine and roses but it will be worth it. I understand that you may be nervous but always keep 1Samuel 15:22 in mind. "To obey [the Lord] is better than sacrifice."
I've said it numerous times and I'll say it again. Fight fear with faith! The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10) so rely on Him! He will strengthen and empower you to fulfill His Will for your life!
Something that I appreciated about my work experience was that my supervisor let me know that she believed in me. She entrusted me to carry out various duties and to execute them well.
I think it's the same way with God. He is entrusting us with an assignment!
The results of your obedience may not be immediate but whatever your task is, don't hesitate to carry it out. Who knows how you'll touch people's lives and encourage them to know Jesus for themselves?
Whether it's speaking a word of encouragement to a stranger or a loved one, getting involved with or starting a ministry at your church or working on a long-term project that will inspire and encourage others in their relationship with God. . .stay focused and keep your head up. Keep walking in faith and confidence that God will be with you for every single step.
Walk uprightly before Him so that you will be "fit" for His use. He just needs a willing vessel.
And when thoughts of doubt try to cloud your mind, remember. . . You've been chosen for a reason. God has equipped and will continue to equip you. You know what to do. You will be fine!
Let God have His Way in your life.
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