Thank you for joining me on this beautiful day.
God brought you here at this specific time because maybe there's something you need to hear.
Maybe you've had a rough day.
Maybe you're in your head about a specific moment.
Or maybe you're lacking inspiration.
Whatever the reason,
I'm glad you're here.
And I'd like to remind you of a few things.
You are enough.
God made you just the way he intended.
No mistakes,
No accidents.
Everything about you is what God had in mind,
And you have been uniquely designed for a purpose.
Being that God gave us free will,
You will at times stumble and fall.
But through your mistakes you learn and grow,
And in turn help others in times of similar struggles.
I'd like you to think about that as you take a breath in,
And let any anxiety you feel about your daily struggles go as you let that breath out.
Here we go.
Just let all of that go.
You will never be too much for God to handle.
He loves us and encourages us to keep going.
Isaiah 41 10 says,
Don't be afraid.
I am with you.
Don't tremble with fear.
I am your God.
I will make you strong,
As I protect you with my arm,
And give you victories.
Today you have the ability to walk right through your fears.
Do not be afraid.
Whether it be talking to someone new,
Learning a new skill,
Or taking that risk you've been contemplating for way too long.
You have the ability to break through that fear.
Let this be your sign,
The thing you've been waiting for.
Don't wait anymore.
God is at your side,
And he's not going anywhere.
This one might be hard to hear,
But I want you to really feel it and remember it throughout your day.
My confidence grows when I step outside my comfort zone.
I'm going to say it again,
And I hope it resonates with you.
My confidence grows when I step outside my comfort zone.
God gives us comfort in a lot of things,
But when we step outside that cozy little place of familiarity,
This allows us room to grow,
Learn,
And evolve.
Go forth in courage and experience everything God has to offer.
Doors will open.
Don't be afraid to go through them.
I'm going to pray for us now.
Dear God,
You see our hearts,
You see our desires,
And you know our fears.
God,
I pray you help us outside our comfort zone and work through those fears to get to those horizons we may have looked at in the distance and never dreamed of reaching.
I pray that you help us live to our fullest potential and be the best version of ourselves to never look back wondering,
What if?
Thank you,
Lord,
For being a God of encouragement.
Amen.