Rise up...God wants to shine His light through you!

Your steps are ordered to make a difference...you have a specific plan to carry out-God wants to shine His light through you! Don't get stuck in a limited vision of practical, logical and attainable; you won't need God because it's all within your ability. God wants you to take bold steps into the impossible, then He will begin to supply you with all you need... along the way. He will never be late, but rarely early- so your "trust muscles" can become strong for the battles ahead like...doubt, fatigue, disappointment, rejection and resistance. Don't worry about looking ridiculous; some will support you, others won't-many will criticize. You have no time to figure out what others are thinking-it's a distraction; plus, others don't order your steps...God does. Anytime someone has the guts to step out critics will appear. It's easy to be a Monday morning quarterback...it takes guts to be bold and follow what God has put on your heart; your faithfulness will be rewarded. Keep moving ahead with your eyes on Jesus-the Holy Spirit will tell you if you miss it...do you trust Him to tell you? God knew the adversity you would encounter, the mistakes you would make and the pain and hurt you'd experience... but you see, He worked it all in-each and every mistake. God's not overwhelmed by the mistakes you've made...He's already gone before anything you will face. You're to be anxious about nothing, He holds everything together...His Word is a Lamp to your feet and a Light to your path. You're not honoring God when you remind Him of all your mistakes-if you've repented, move forward so God can use you for the kingdom. God wants to know if you're ready to rise up and let Him shine His Light through you? Are you ready??? (Jer 29:11, Phil 4:7, Heb 10:35, Ps 119:105, Col 1:17, Mt 5:16) 8/17/12CIFL-LMM