You Can!

When was the last time you attempted something that was hard and outside your comfort zone? How did it go? Did you keep going until the end or did you quit because it challenged you? How committed were you in completing the task or the program or the race? While ability definitely plays a part in the outcome, I've found that my commitment and dedication to anything (with the Lord's help) is the determining factor in whether it gets done or not. What this means is that we really can do anything through Christ, we just have to know that we can. 

So, what is God calling you to that you haven't walked into yet? What have you been afraid to try? What has been holding you back? No, what has really been holding you back? Fear? Time? Money? Skill? Other obstacles? What are you doing to face your fears? What actions have you taken to remove them or to limit them? What time sucks can be reduced? What things can you live without buying? What skill do you need to develop? What are you really called to do? What will you commit your time, money and skills to do? We can do what we are called to do if we will just do it. 

God has already told us to be strong and courageous and promised to always be with us (Josh 1:9). Further, the scriptures tell us to wise with the use of our time (Eph 5:15-17). Where we put our money and other treasure is where our heart is (Matt 6:21). As for our skills, if we develop our skills, we will stand before people in high positions (Prov 22:29). If these scriptures are true, and they are, what decisions and actions are you taking that prevent you from moving forward? What excuses are you telling yourself to justify why you haven't moved forward? 

All of us have things that come against us, but with the Lord's help we can overcome them all. We are overcomers (Rev 3:21). We are the only real thing holding us back. If you could not fail, what would you do? There is no failure in God (Luke 1:37). We either have faith and trust that or we don't. Believe it and walk into what He has for you. You CAN!