I was sitting in a doctor’s office with my husband, Joe when fear gripped my heart. But it was not in the context you would expect.
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I have been there on several occasions, wondering if I am making a lasting difference in God’s Kingdom.
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Have you ever wondered what things you will encounter by following God’s calling? Do you fear finding out because you are unsure you can overcome them?
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God’s timing has always been the most misunderstood aspect of my calling. It has singlehandedly frustrated and derailed me multiple times over the past ten years.
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I cannot tell you the number of times I have questioned whether something I felt led to do was from God or me!
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After I concluded teaching my evening Bible study, the previous excitement I had about sharing this vision became a threat to my already-gloating insecurities, given the glazed look on the women’s faces and the few I had put to sleep.
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Do you know that most people are carrying an almost unbearable burden? How would you react if Jesus pulled back the curtains of their heart to show you the emotional turmoil they are in? What would you do? What would you say?
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Does the thought of stepping out of your comfort zone cause every fear inside of you to surface instantly? Are you afraid that you do not have what it takes to succeed? Are you convinced Jesus will be disappointed by your efforts, so you dare not try to obey Him?
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Are you unsure of how to walk with someone through seasons of hardship? “Helen” was a complete stranger to me but, as I listened to her describe how she endured decades of her husband’s infidelity yet blamed herself every time, I was heartbroken.
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Do you constantly battle with self-doubt or second-guess your calling? Those two elements are Satan’s potent weapons used to discourage and divert us away from moving forward by faith.
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Are you struggling to fulfill God’s calling because your spouse is not on board with it? Are you fighting off discouragement from their lack of emotional support? Those are never easy roads to travel.
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Has Jesus called you outside your comfort zone to accomplish the next phase of His calling for you? Does that incite fear of the unknown? Believe me, I have been there multiple times, and it is scary every single instance!
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Is a “lack of opportunity” standing in the way of you using your spiritual gifts? It is often frustrating trying to scratch our itch for ministry when opportunities are not presenting themselves. The more time goes by, and our desire to minister grows, the more discouragement can settle into our hearts.
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It was not too long ago that I found myself consumed by worry over serving Jesus. Every ounce of my being wanted to please Him and fulfill every purpose He had for my life and ministry. But, I was faced with constant confusion and uncertainty about His specific plan for me, which left me anxious, distressed, and incredibly frustrated.
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Have you ever felt like giving up in ministry? Were there times when the fruit you hoped to see never materialized and discouragement set in instead? Here are three things that kept me engaged during those challenging seasons of doubt, disappointment, and uncertainty.
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Are you weary of pouring out your heart only for it to fall to the ground “without effect?” That is how it can feel at times when we respond to God’s calling, but nobody seems to care.
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In early 2018, my ministry life took an unexpected turn – one that I had fought against for decades. With it, all my built-up hopes, dreams, and plans came crashing down with a loud thud.
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“There’s an anointing on you to speak and declare. God will give you the ability to voice that word in a special way. God says, ‘Don’t stop journaling. You’re going to write those books. Don’t second guess yourself.’ So, get ready for those books!”
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I remember when I was so excited about a new opportunity to teach God’s Word to women. It was at a Christian school, and I had high hopes for women to attend. After the school and I advertised the Bible study through various means…
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When the Bible speaks of the harvest being plentiful but the workers few, it is not kidding! There are so many opportunities available to serve Jesus with our spiritual gifts and abilities. However, we often think we must sit back and wait for them to plop into our lap rather than actively pursue them. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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