For about a decade the Lord has been calling me to write a devotional. Specifically, one focused on fear. I clearly remember the first time he put the idea on my heart.
I sought council from an older godly woman. She enthusiastically agreed that it was something I should do.
Through the years I have been learning a lot about the topic of fear and what God has to say about it.
To be honest, I have always doubted this calling. Yet, it never faded and has been repeatedly put in front of me.
I am not a talented writer. I am not a spiritual giant. I don't have any of the attributes of a "devotional writer." However, I can no longer avoid the calling.
Maybe no one will read this blog. Maybe I will fail miserably. Then I will know that all along it was my imagination and not God's will.
I feel that the time is now that I should start and this blog is my avenue of publishing. Now is the time for me to toss out my fear and excuses and start on a new journey.
This blog will be a mix of devotional thoughts and testimony of my life experiences. I pray it will bless someone in someway.
Thank you for visiting.
Lord Jesus, guide my mind as I share these thoughts. Let me not lean on my own understanding. Let me not mislead or deceive anyone. Let this effort be a blessing. If this is not of you, Jesus, please show me clearly. Protect this endeavor from the enemy. In Your precious Holy name, Jesus. Amen
4 comments:
Lorie, I have read that if anything we write or share touches one person than it is worth it! This is God's story you are sharing, because He is the author of your life!
Last summer I read "Fearless" by Max Lucado, that is when I put the word Courage on one of my hall mirrors, to remind me...to encourage myself as David did also...be strong!
I for one cannot wait to see what you and God share. I am praying for you and for the women this blog will touch. God bless!
For what's worth, I am so proud of you. It encourages me just to see you step out in faith to do this. Love it and you!
Way to go Lorie! Lisa Whitaker once said that our enemy has no new weapons, he doesn't need them, as we fall for the same lies every time. I think most people are very prone to fear, we just don't like to admit it. Good subject to cover! I too love that verse from Joshua. I call it Sarah's verse. God gave it to me the night before she was born. (I knew I had to have another C-section and was so scared of the pain I had when the drugs didn't work with my first one.) Also 2 Tim 1:7 "God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a SOUND MIND." I esp like that one when I feel like I am loosing my mind. FEAR is NOT from GOD! AMEN! Thanks for being faithful, it was what I needed to hear tonight. Susan M
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