I strolled down the beach, minding my own business, when God said, “It’s time.”
Life had taken several unexpected turns. I had been separated and almost divorced; had been financially, physically, and emotionally bankrupt; and had experienced several deaths in my family, including my mom. I was on a journey of healing. God called me to emerge from the pain, to live again, and to encourage others to do the same. Ideas churned. Experiences I had so often trampled down in shame or fear burst in my mind, begging me to share them.
Other voices competed with God’s. “You’re no writer. You’re just a mom, wife, and wannabe housekeeper.” I gathered my resolve and bolstered my confidence by reading a myriad of inspirational books. I felt ready to tackle this mission. But the voices returned. “What if you’re rejected, confronted, challenged, or questioned?”
Satan used my insecurities and fears, attempting to stop God’s work. He feared the outcome of an encouraged and inspired person who no longer listened to his lies.
As I teetered on the fence, God yanked me back into His arms and sent me overwhelming affirmation through friends and strangers, making it undeniable that He had laid this path before me.
Thinking, I’m not good enough, smart enough, or the creative type, or that’s just not who I am is tempting. But who knows us better than the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb? We make it harder on ourselves by listening to the evil one’s lies.
Will we be confronted or questioned? Probably. Satan doesn’t easily give up. However, our Lord will stand firm with us and will not allow us to be overcome, but rather to overcome.
Stop listening to Satan’s deceit and get into God’s perspective. He gave you life to live and enjoy with abundance. Step up and claim His blessings.
Be bold and prayerfully step out in faith to what God is calling you to do.
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Laura is in joyful recovery from juggling too much on the balance beam of life. As her journey from brokenness to healing continues, she desires to help women find their inherent worth beyond the roles they fill. She encourages women to live in God's abundance as they discover wellness, contentment, joy, and confidence in how they are uniquely created. Laura is a blogger, speaker, and life coach for women, especially moms preparing for the empty nest. As a professional coach, Laura is a member of the Homeschool Counseling Resources Network. She and her husband of thirty-one years (if you don't count the bump in the road) homeschooled their children from pre-K through high school graduation in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Laura can be found at IntentionalGrowthandWellness.com, or contacted at Laura@IntentionalGrowthandWellness.com.