Just try again…

This year has brought on deep introspection. I have prayed and prayed, asking the Lord to heal the root of fear that has lingered around my life. Don’t get me wrong, this fear is no longer dominating. God has thoroughly delivered me from the power of it, but in some moments, it’s the thoughts. The contemplation of what-ifs that leads me down a path of procrastination or simply backing out of the next steps.

During my prayer, I prayed, No more- I have now stepped into my ‘try again’ era. This was a confession toward progression into weeding out those fearful thoughts, with faith.

It's wild how many opportunities I gave up or let pass because I was afraid. Fearful of failure. Fearful of how I would be perceived. Afraid things wouldn't work out.

Over the last five years, I've signed three contracts that I backed out of because of the what-its. God has shown so much favor, but favor that is not realized will result in you leaning on your own understanding and resources, and backing out mentally and, inevitably, physically.

Since turning 40 last year, my mind has been completely renewed and fueled by faith. Not because I have all the right answers, but because I trust the God who does. The Lord has me covered.

The Lord has you covered as well! Don’t allow your fears to dictate your life. Faith isn’t the absence of fear, but it is the courage to do it anyway. Be courageous and try again.

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9 KJV

Be Encouraged,

#bettyenicole #beencouraged.