Tomorrow I’ll post on self-doubt, so it’s interesting that Do It Afraid is today’s study. Wouldn’t it be awesome if doing it afraid meant we wouldn’t fail, wouldn’t have fear, wouldn’t question our abilities, and yet most of us will.
In the next few weeks I’ll speak in five churches. I promise you that at each of those events I will carry my mantra close to my heart: Do it afraid. Lord, help me to hear your voice. Lord, help me to be sensitive to the women’s needs. Lord, cover my inadequecies with your great love.
And that’s where fear subsides as I trust Him.
I’ve learned that faith isn’t about our confidence in ourselves, but preparing, praying, learning and coming alongside the work that God wants to do in and through us.
Today’s Reading: Exodus 3:1-12 ; 4:10-11; Acts 7:22
To watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qsmx3LDivk
Resource: The Mom I Want to Be: Rising Above the Past to Give Your Kids a Great Future
Questions:
1. If “do it afraid” is your mantra (your life saying), what is it?
2. Moses told God that he stuttered, and yet in later scriptures (Acts 7:22) he is described as being both powerful in action and speech. Do you believe that it was a speech problem or a confidence problem? Explain your answer.
3. Have you ever felt God moving you out of your comfort zone to take a risk? In what area?
4. What was your response?
5. What is the difference between risky behavior and taking a risk? How can you know the difference?
6. Name one area where you desire to take a risk, and write a brief prayer inviting God into the process.
Suzie, Thank you so much for sharing your heart in this post! We just entered the land of high speed and I’m so grateful I was able to watch this video! I’ve worn the same shoes – “No, Lord, ask her.” I’ve given all the excuses but so thankful over the last few years God’s had me do it afraid! Wow, it has been an adventure and you’re right I’ve discovered things about myself and more so have experienced God’s faithfulness and provision in a real personal way!! But tonight this post really hit me as He leads me out of my comfort zone once again – He has again reminded me, “Jill just obey and I’ll provide.” Thank you so much Suzie for being a voice for Him!! Blessings, Jill
Thank you for sharing: “Do it afraid”. Just this morning I had an opportunity to put that into practice. I was getting ready to go to a gathering and I was beginning to feel nervous. I prayed, breathed deeply, and told myself “do it afraid”. I went and all was well. You are such an encouragement. God is so good to give us just what we need when we need it, if we are willing to receive.
Suzie,
Wow! You hit the mark in my life with your word on doubts today 1/27! Thank you! This word will help me triumph in Jesus.
Didn’t get a chance to view this until today but wow, I just wrote on the Live Free wall about how I took a risk and wrote an ebook on “How I Forgave My Molester”. The outpouring of love and hope that have come back from it already are rocking my world. I did it out of obedience and it was a HUGE risk to tell my story but so far, soooo very worth it! Thank you Suze! You’re helping change lives and encouraging others to do more! http://melindatodd.com
Love,
Mel
Suzie ~ thanks for this encouragement….this series has been great for me! I am going to hide that in my heart — “Do it afraid.”
Blessings,
Natalie
Suzie, I LOVE YOU!!! This was just what I needed to hear and I greatly appreciate this posting and recording. I posted it to my Facebook, I hope it blesses others, too! Thank you for your encouragement.
I’ve always prayed to the LORD to use me for HIS purpose.When HE presents an opportunity and provides the way I’m all in.
Thank YOU LORD! Praise YOU!