A bold new start!

You're not where you are today by chance! Whether you're in the midst of a valley of pain or a time of great joy, your situation is not an accident.

We've been talking this week about how beautiful it is to share our faith—sometimes through "mountaintop" opportunities, yes, but mostly through everyday situations in our lives, perhaps you feel too shy or don't really know what to say to share your faith. Maybe you notice other people seem to take it in stride, but you feel unqualified.

Notice that Jesus didn't say, "Go into all the world and tell others how infallible and successful you are so that people may know Me." Rather, He said, "...'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation…'" (Mark 16:15, NIV)! Jesus also declared, "...'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.'..." (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV).

These two verses offer great wisdom about how to share what you've experienced and received from God:

1. "Preach the gospel"...To do this, you first need to know the gospel! I encourage you to take time to daily read God's Word and strengthen yourself by doing so.
2. "In weakness"...God knows your weaknesses, yet He still commands you to reach out to people. Because of this, you can be assured that your weakness won't stop or disqualify you. Rather, it's an opportunity for God's power to be revealed!

If you struggle to find the right words, it doesn't bother God because HE wants to be the One to speak through YOU!

This message did not come to you by any coincidence. God wants to reach your heart and bring you even closer to Him. He sees so much in you and can accomplish amazing things through you, even in the midst of your weakness!

Today is the day for a bold new start! Choose to share what you've received…you won't regret it! :-)

You are a miracle!

Déborah

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