I’ve done it again! Bit off more than I can chew! Started something I’m not sure I can finish! Taken on a mountain I might be too weak to climb!
As you can probably tell I’m feeling a little overwhelmed this morning. I’ve been asked by not one, but two churches to lead out in developing lifestyle centers for their communities, places where people can come to learn how to live healthier, happier, more fulfilling lives in growing relationship with their Creator.
At these centers people will learn how to avoid or reverse chronic disease, make positive choices, and find hope for a better tomorrow. They’ll get coaching, learn how to cook healthy meals, and discover how to set themselves up for a brighter tomorrow.
I’m excited about the potential here to make a real difference in our communities, but at the same time I’m feeling woefully inadequate for the task. I’m not the world’s most organized person. I’m good at coming up with ideas, but not so good at following through. What have I gotten myself into?
Do you ever feel this way? Overwhelmed, inadequate, afraid? Well, guess what! You’re not alone! All of us feel like this at one time or another. The important thing is what we do with those feelings. We can quit before we even get started or we can take these things to our Heavenly Father, admit our inadequacy, and ask for His aid.
Remember “…with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26). Even when you feel totally overwhelmed, too weak for the task ahead, God says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
If God has called you to a task, then He will provide everything you need to succeed. (Hebrews 13:21). Even if it’s too big for you, nothing is too big for God. Go forward in faith, hold tightly to His hand, and let Him lead the way. Remember, “[You] can do all things through him who gives [you] strength.” (Philippians 4:13).
Whatever God has called you to do, don’t hold back. Don’t shrink from the task. Instead, by faith, climb that mountain, break through that wall, pursue that dream! Have faith in God and “Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20).
God bless and have a wonderful week!