Does anyone else second guess themselves every minute of every day?
Over the last year, I’ve heard God give me messages to share with friends who He wanted to speak life into. I’ve heard His words so clearly, but I’ve hesitated to repeat them. The Enemy has been in my ear telling me to keep my thoughts to myself. No one wants to hear what you have to say. They’ll think you’re a crazy church girl preaching at them.
As I grow and draw nearer to God, I’m better able to recognize these Enemy attacks for what they are. There have been a few instances recently where God used others to speak to me about this. They’ve told me: The Enemy will attack you and shame you in the very area where God wants to use you. Don’t believe the lies. The attacks on your life have more to do with who you could be in the future than who you have been in the past.
Thank you, Lord, for sending these messages for me. Thank you for helping me to slow down, minimize the distractions of this world and hear Your gentle yet mighty voice.
Be Still and Listen
A couple years ago, I almost died. And in the recovery from that trauma, God taught me what He meant by, be still.
When you make space in your life to be still, when you seek God first and rest your soul in Him, you’ll finally be able to chill out, listen and hear what He has to say to you. What does He have to say about the dreams He placed inside you?
The words He’s given me that I’ve chosen to bravely speak in faith have meant more to the people who’ve received them than I ever imagined. I’m so humbled and grateful that He would choose to use me in this way – in a way I never thought possible.
But if I’m honest with myself, it’s a dream that’s been hidden in my heart all along. I’ve always dreamed I’d be brave enough to write and speak out about things that mattered. I’ve always wanted to help others experience the love of God. But I felt unqualified. And even though I know God uses the unqualified, I still didn’t believe He would use me. I didn’t understand that God gave me that dream because He really, truly wanted to use me for His purpose.
I almost didn’t share the message above. But I’m so glad I did because it spoke to the heart of the friend I shared it with, and it turns out it stirred something within me as well.
God wants to use you, my friend. He gives you dreams for a reason. But you have to choose whether you’ll trust Him, believe this and bravely follow your dreams.
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
What dreams do you hide in your heart?