WORD FOR THE DAY (NEW ZEALAND RHEMA)
'...Draw your strength from Him...' Ephesians 6:10 AMP
Don't be surprised when God calls you to step out in faith and do something you don't feel qualified to do. That tends to be His standard operating procedure. He does it so that you will lean more on Him, and less on yourself. Does that mean you won't make mistakes? No, it means you probably will. But instead of being discouraged, you'll see them as part of the learning curve and go on to greater things.
Often we look at a task and think, 'There's no way I can do that.' Hold on there; you're looking through the wrong end of the telescope! You're looking at yourself instead of God. When God called Joshua to take the place of Moses, He promised Him, '...As I was with Moses, so I will be with you...' (Joshua 1:5 NKJV). Now if God promises to be with you - and He does - then that is all you need. His strength is actually showcased through your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Whatever ingredients you lack in the natural realm, you can withdraw from your account in the spiritual realm: 'Be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].' What kind of might is available to you? Boundless might! And where do you draw it from? The ultimate source - God!
You are empowered and equipped as you work with Him, so stop selling yourself short. Armed with His might you have more capabilities than you think, and you are able to do a lot more than you've done in the past. So put your confidence in God and stop doubting yourself.
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REFLECTION:
It has been a while since I posted an online devotion. It is a timely topic in my life since I have been doubting about myself (a lot) lately. Is it the lack of self confidence or the mere stupidity that I don't want to move my feet and move on with the endless possibilities on what I could be? I wonder, I plan, I pray but I need to move. The main hindrance of my actions are my doubts. The worry of not being able to attain what I promised or what they promised to offer in return. I worry that I might disappoint or I might get disappointed. But then again, I have to remind myself, LIFE IS ABOUT TAKING RISKS and TRUSTING GOD IN THE MIDST OF IT!
I am reminded that with my abilities I can do nothing. I am worthless, incompetent and unqualified. My doubts reveal my actions. I should be confident that as a daughter favored by God, He will graciously give me the desires of my heart. I remember a part of Luke 6:38 <"A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap."> I believe God is my Father that desires to give me this kind of blessing. Not because I deserve it (because I don't) but because I am His OWN, and He LOVES me more than I could imagine.
God is WITH ME and HE MEANS IT!
Doubting myself means I am not trusting on God's purpose in my life. I may not like what I see in my life right now but WHAT DO I KNOW? I vision is short and full of anxiety. God's vision is full of promise and blessings.
I doubt myself. I doubt the future ahead of me. Today I am reminded that whatever happens I should hold on to God's promise that He will be with me NO MATTER WHAT.
God knows what He's doing. He has great plans for my life. Plans to prosper and not to harm. Plans to give me hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 -life verse)
