I
recently spoke at a women’s event, presenting a 45-minute Bible study I wrote
myself. It wasn’t my first time speaking to a group of women, but you might not
believe that if you saw my hands tremble and heard the nerves in my voice. Every
time I speak, I forget to breathe for the first few minutes. Then, I get into a
groove and I’m able to relax. Somewhat.
For
years, after I began writing to encourage women in their faith journeys, I
wondered if God might ever lead me to speak. I’m not sure why I felt like this
was something I wanted to do because holding a microphone made me panic. (And
that’s before I even tried to speak into it.)
But God has a unique way of
putting a dream in your heart that terrifies you. Those dreams are not meant be
accomplished alone. God designs them so that you can work on them together—with
Him.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
How often do we forget that wherever
He leads us, He will continue to walk with us every step of the way? {Tweet this}
I'm happy to be sharing over at God-sized Dreams today! Please join me there to continue reading... Don't Let Fear and Self-doubt Kill Your Dreams.
In Christ,
Laura
Linking up with: Moments of Hope, #glimpsesofHisbeauty, Purposeful Faith, #TellHisStory, Coffee for Your Heart, Recharge Wednesday, From Messes to Messages, Writer Wednesday, Porch Stories, #HeartEncouragement, Rich Faith Rising, Grace Moments, #ChasingCommunity, #FreshMarketFriday, Faith 'n Friends, Grace & Truth
In Christ,
Laura
Linking up with: Moments of Hope, #glimpsesofHisbeauty, Purposeful Faith, #TellHisStory, Coffee for Your Heart, Recharge Wednesday, From Messes to Messages, Writer Wednesday, Porch Stories, #HeartEncouragement, Rich Faith Rising, Grace Moments, #ChasingCommunity, #FreshMarketFriday, Faith 'n Friends, Grace & Truth
I love what you said about the dreams God puts in our hearts not being meant to be accomplished alone! That is so true. I related so well to your beautiful words. I, too, get nervous about public speaking. Visiting from #momentsofhope
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DeleteI can definitely relate, Laura. Because I grew up singing with my family, that aspect of being on platform was never a problem. Speaking, however, was a whole different thing! I think that's where God keeps some of us in a very dependent mindset. Or, He sure does me. Thanks for your insight on this topic. {Visiting from #RaRaLinkup where we're neighbors this week.}
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ReplyDeleteYes. God will provide everything we need as we follow him. All we need to do is to take those steps one at a time. Keep up the good work, Laura! Blessings upon blessings!
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