FOR I CAN DO EVERYTHING THROUGH CHRIST,
WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH.
Philippians 4:13 ❤ (Verse on Bible Hub)
SHE BELIEVED SHE COULD
God can drop something down in my spirit and even when I have NO DOUBT that it was Him, I find myself hesitating to act on it! Even more, sometimes it goes way beyond hesitation to the point where I’m pretty sure He’s already looking for somebody else to use for His purpose!
We all have our own reasons why we don’t respond when He calls us to step out, don’t we?
“We don’t have enough faith, time, money, support, talent, vision, experience …”
Personally, my biggest excuse for many years was my fear of failure. But did you know that a fear of failure can be paralyzing? You won’t just have trouble finishing things, you may also have a lot of stuff you never even started!
I DIDN’T BELIEVE I COULD, SO I DIDN’T! But would God ask us to take a step into something new and then let us fall? He is asking us to rely on His faithfulness and strength, not our own.
“God is able to bless you abundantly,
so that in all things at all times,
having all that you need, you will
abound in every good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:8 (Verse on Bible Hub)
SHE BELIEVED SHE COULD, SO SHE DID
When God asks us to do something, He is really just asking us to join Him in what He has already started. We may be stepping into unknown territory, but He’s not! And He will generously equip us to do our part when we respond to Him in faith.
Think about it:
God is NOT a created Being. There is
no one like Him or above Him.
1 Kings 8:23 (Verse in Bible Hub)
Therefore, He is not waiting or dependent on someone else coming through before He can assist you!
Our powerful Father stretched out the heavens, created
all the stars, and performs countless miracles.
Job 9:8-10 (Passage on Bible Gateway)
He can orchestrate the right circumstances to be set into motion in your life!
Our Papa is rich! EVERYTHING belongs to Him!
He owns the cattle on a thousand hills.
Psalm 50:10 (Verse on Bible Hub)
He can get the money into your hands if needed!
Our eternal God is not constrained by time. His understanding
is beyond us and He never becomes weary or tired!
Isaiah 40:28 (Verse on Bible Hub)
He caused the sun to stand still for Joshua … He can create ‘time’ for you where there was none before!
WHAT WILL WE DO NOW THAT WE KNOW WE HAVE NO VALID EXCUSES LEFT TO HIDE BEHIND?
Right now, the new year stretches before you like an open book with clean white pages. But to God, He already sees your story written within those pages. You just see the front cover of the book. He already saw the beginning of the first chapter where He invited you to join Him all the way through to the curtain closing on the last chapter.
He said “That’s my girl!” when you accepted His invitation to participate in your story. He nodded when you let Him move the wrong people out of your life and He brought the right friends into your story to help you come up higher. A little closer to Him.
Awee yes. Those God appointed relationships are so important because we can’t accomplish anything alone.
We need sweet fellowship with ladies who love Jesus as much as you do! Those friends will always point you to Him. They will encourage you towards your God given dream. They will celebrate your victories with you. God places these friends in our lives to help us accomplish His purpose for us.
BE THE LEADING LADY IN YOUR OWN STORY
When you were a little girl, didn’t you ever wish you could step into that one special book? A story where you found your true love and lived victoriously ever after? Well, sweet friend, God has already written that story and you are His leading lady!
Jesus is your true love and He has already overcome the world! John 16:33
There’s just a couple of things you need to do! Believe Him and catch His vision for you!
Take Jesus at His Word because IN HIM, YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS! Philippians 4:13
So will you step into your story? Jesus is waiting and He will NEVER fail you!
May God brag about YOU, His beautiful daughter: “In Me, she believed she could, so she did!”
“I am about to do something new.
See, I have already begun!
Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:19 (Verse on Bible Hub)
Blessings Sweet Sister …
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God’s been whispering to me that “I can.” I think a lot of times I fall for the idea that the things I want to accomplish are just too far out of reach. But God’s telling me “I can.” And not just “I can,” but “Do It. Reach for it.” It’s been amazing watching God work things out and make things happen as I apply myself and keep reaching for the next thing.
I tend to look at it that way at times also! That the things I want to accomplish are out of my reach because I am looking at my own strength and abilities, and not God’s. Praying for you Lady! In Jesus, you can do it!! XO Donna
I am looking for new pages in this new year. Where the Lord continues to write my life story. “She believed she could ” is basically a line from my life as well. When I stepped out on faith, I didn’t know what and where my next step would be. But God remains in control and ever faithful. Blessings Donna!
Awe blessings to you also Diana! Praying for you my friend! God has got you in the palms of His hands and will NEVER let go!! Blessings to you! XO Donna
This reminds me of a quote I was reading, “One day or Day one, the choice is yours”. Stepping out on faith doesn’t mean we know or have it all figured out it just require us to trust God no matter what it looks like. In my past I would hesitate to do things I know God was asking of me because I feared rejection. When I stepped out on faith and just trust God it didn’t matter how others perceived me. God’s strength is perfect in my weakness.
Tara oh most definitely! I have gone through that also! Praying for you to have a fearless year of believing God and stepping out into all He has for you sweet friend! XO Donna
Beautifully written and encouraging. 2018 is a new chapter in the book He is writing of my life.
Thank you Tammie for your encouraging words! Praying for your 2018 to be awesome!! xo
This is so beautiful. It perfectly expresses the essence of what I believe. I especially love the part about stepping into the book…
Thanks for laying this out so beautifully.
Carolina thank you so much for your kind words! Blessings sweet sister! xo
“Right now, 2018 stretches before you like an open book with clean white pages. But to God, He sees your story already written within those pages.” I am so thankful for His mercies. They are new every day!
I am very thankful too Erendira!! His Grace is the only reason I’m even alive today for sure!! Blessings to you!!
Amazing post. Thank you! Xx
Thank YOU Nina!! xo
Proverbs 3:5-6 ❤️ God bless you!
Praying for the Lord to bless you this year Clea!
I am hoping for some God-appointed relationships this year. I have just moved across country and am waiting to se what God is going to do!
Praying for the Lord to bring those relationships to you this year!! And He will! He has great plans for you! Jeremiah 29:11 XOXO
Thank you for sharing such a heart touching message. Let us place all of our trust in God as this new year begin. He never lets us down. He is the one who want all the best for us. He always brings the right people into our lives at the perfect time. We need to let go of our fears and put our whole trust in the Lord.
June … yes!! Just sent up a prayer for you for your new year!! Blessings to you! Donna 🙂
I love this! So much confirmation and word to stand on it! This blessed me. Thanks for stepping out and doing the uncomfortable! My favorite was, “Believe Him and catch His vision for you!”. This morning God was reminding me to Be still and know that He is God. He knows the story already. I just have to believe Him and watch it manifest! Many blessings to you!
Thank you Alyssa! Your comment blessed me! I am so thankful the Lord is confirming things for you! Praying for you that you will have a year filled with faith and hope! Blessings, Donna XOXO
What a beautifully uplifting post. Thank you. I love the way you express unknown territory for us is not new to God. Wonderful. A blessed New Year to you, Donna. Penny 💖 xx
Thank you Penny! Happy New Year to you also! Blessings, Donna
This really lifted my spirit. Even the way it is formatted gives me a feeling of freedom. Thank you!
Thank you sweet lady! I am lifted by your encouragement! Happy New Year to you and your family! XOXO Donna
“When God asks us to do something, He is really just asking us to join Him in what He has already started.” I love this! Such a good train of thought!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you!! I am becoming more and more aware of God’s omnipresence. Anything He whispers to me, He has already been there and done that! I may not have passed that way before, but He sure has!! Happy New Year to you!! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
“But would God ask us to take a step into something new and then let us fall?” God is always able to finish what He intends for us to do.
Yes He does! Thank you Susan! 🙂
Donna, I loved this post and God’s perfect timing! 2018 is my year
for stepping into my story … the story God has always had planned. I’m so grateful He never gives up on us. 💗
Me too Susan!! I am so grateful that He NEVER gave up on me!!
I love this, Donna! So inspiring for the new year! I remember doing Experiencing God a LONG time ago, but the idea of joining in with God where He is already working stuck with me! It’s so comforting to know that while this year is unknown to us, it’s not to Him. Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration!
Thank you Kate! It is very comforting to know for me also!! XO Donna
I love this so much! I’ve been paralyzed by the fear of failure too many times to count! I’m a work in progress, growing in faith and letting go of fear, but I still have my moments. Thank you for this beautiful reminder that God is present, powerful, and provides everything I need to accomplish what he lays on my heart to do! ❤️️
Bless you Annie!! I know exactly how you feel! Praying for us as we continue to grow in faith and learning how to put fear in its place when it tries to attach itself to us! XO Donna
I feel like this could have been written directly to me. Your words and scripture selections have confirmed some specific things God has been speaking to my heart! Thank-you!! ❤️
Praise God!! I’m so glad He encouraged you and gave you confirmation! Praying for you!
Donna, love this so true God is our rock.. He will carry us through all things.. His love for us eternal.. We need to stop and listen and for me to step out of my comfort zone and speak His word more and more..
You are doing so good Ms. Vickie! Praying for you!
God is good…and looking forward to the rest of my story. Thanks for your encouragement today Donna!
Thank you Cynthia!! Looking forward to all God has for you!! 🙂
Donna, I love this! It was meant for me as I have several things in the works. Confidence is what I’m lacking in, but I know God can fulfill what He has asked me to do. I am so thankful He already knows the ending when I don’t even know the beginning. Thank you for this encouragement!
Thank you Lori!! Praying for Him to infuse you with His confidence! Praying that for myself also and for every lady here! XO Donna
YEs! Our Lord is trustworthy and He has good things planned for those who love Him!
Thank you for stopping by Lisa!! God is so good! Praying His blessings over you today!! XO Donna
Isaiah 43:19 is resonating with me! How exciting that He had ALREADY begun something new! I’m especially taking note of the question posed, “Do you not see it?” I think we must be prepared to intentionally receive and ask for eyes to see!
Blessings!
Hi Liz!! So glad you are here! I love Isaiah 43:19! I am learning to try not to kick and scream when little changes occur around me. God is always setting into motion His plans. He is in our ‘now’ preparing us for what He has already prepared for us in our future!! Love you! Donna
Your words are so inspiring! Thank you for reminding me of His wonderful love for me. I love these words, “When God asks us to do something, He is really just asking us to join Him in what He has already started” – beautiful words! Thank you for sharing your heart! Happy New Year!
That was a process that God began in my heart when I read Purpose Driven Life so long ago! It has helped me to see I don’t have to fear that I need to know all the details. I just need to join Him in His work! 🙂
God is telling me to trust His purpose! One step at a time!!!
Gena, yes for sure! God sees the big picture but I have to look at it one step or process at a time or it overwhelms me!! Thank you for being here! Blessings, Donna
Yeah I am entering! The drawing is on my birthday!
Lol Mihaela! So glad you are here! Blessings to you and Happy Birthday! Donna
I’m excited!
I love the reminder that my Father in Heaven owns everything. God has been whispering me to continue to trust Him even when difficulties and struggles arise, especially financially.
Praying for God’s supernatural provision in your life Beverly! Whenever I am in need, He always shows up but He tends to show up in ways I didn’t see coming. His provision will come but it may not be in the way you were expecting. Blessings to you! XO Donna
Such encouraging words here! I have been so utterly bound by fear in the past. Mid 2017, God revealed that it was taking control of me…I was afraid of failing, I was afraid of falling. “But would God ask us to take a step into something new, and then let us fall?” Great post.
Praying for you! The spirit of fear has no place in our new year!! Blessings to you! Donna
That’s absolutely what God has been whispering to me as of late. Dream bigger. Be on the move. Go, with my blessing. I’m trusting more and more!
Praying you on Traci!! I love those God sized dreams!! Much love to you … Donna
Donna, you write beautifully! Inspirational and personal. 🙂 Thanks for the encouragement, it felt as though I was sitting across from you at the table.
Awe, thank YOU for the encouragement! Blessings, Donna
An open book with clean white pages. I like that! It’s so true. We get to decide (with God) what gets written on those pages. What a great giveaway too!
Thank you Melanie!! Happy New Year and many blessings as God unfolds your story this year!