The very move you’re too scared to make is the one that could change everything for you. So do it scared.
Sitting in the temple heavy in prayer a few weeks ago I heard the Lord speak very specifically about something in my life. I was done, ready to lay down my shield and finally walk away from this battlefield. Then I heard, something has to break, something will come from this fight.. Keep believing and trusting in the power of the atonement.
So I will do it scared, I will do it without having clear certainty, and I will do it, because my Father has called me to do it. Giving up has never been a quality I easily possess. I don’t have it in me to let little eight year old Jaeden down. Even at seventeen when code blue was called and they yelled clear, it wasn’t enough for me to give up. I decided to come right back and fight. I’ve learned my struggle is harder, because my calling is higher.
Giving up is not a character trait I possess, but fighting for the things I love is certainly one. I used to fight in all the wrong ways. I fought with the intent that I would be a victor, valiant, and get the glory. However, it wasn’t until I was called to a battle I truly couldn’t fight alone, realizing my Savior was right beside me, and the glory really belonged to Him. So now when I fight, I remember it’s for His glory and he deserves it. He has carried me and brought me through the darkest of storms so when He calls me to do something, I do it without question.
Lehi was called a visionary man, so being viewed as a visionary woman is no insult to me. I have a bold faith and believe the impossible, because I know what God I serve. I believe all He has spoken to me and shown me. So I will do my part, when He prompts me to do things, even scared, I’ll do it. I will hold fast to the iron rod. He has never lied to me and He has kept every promise. When I told Him the woman I wanted to become, He gave me the tools to become her. When I prayed for a good godly Husband and Father for my daughter, He kept his word and brought him. When He told me that coming back wouldn’t be an easy thing, but there was a purpose and big calling on my life, He meant it.
He doesn’t always give us an answer when we ask and or a blue print how to do it step by step. However He does give us His word (at the right time I the Lord will make it happen), the tools and everything we need to figure it out on our own. If there is anything I can promise you (reader) it’s this. Choosing a life with Him as your center is what will bring you eternal happiness.
This world has so many fooled and it breaks my heart. So many men and women losing their way. Temporary pleasure leads to destruction. You want a life with meaning, purpose, and to truly value yourself, turn to Him. Die to your flesh, enough with the porn, drugs, alcohol, and turning from him, This life is nothing but a test, and tomorrow isn’t promised. So do the very thing you are so afraid of doing! Life can change in the blink of an eye and certain moments and opportunities may pass you by.
I am so thankful l learned this when I did, because when I am a little frail old lady with sun kissed spots on my hands and smile lines/wrinkles so deep , I know I will not have any regrets. No “should have” moments. I forgave, I let go, and I surrendered all things that limited me. I don’t have expectations of anyone or how my life plays out. I truly am so secure and happy, because I know how loved I am and all hardships I face are nothing but lessons, and all pain I have to endure is just opportunity to love more and trust Him.
So when it comes to where I’m going, I know it’s great. When it comes to where I’ve been, I am thankful for the lessons. The enemy fears us having this understanding/knowledge. He forever wants to keep you from your potential in Christ. Think about it, Why does the enemy fight so hard? Why does he put so much temptation in front of you? It’s because he doesn’t want you becoming all our Father has created you to be. He doesn't want you happy.
Do you understand that giving up, running, and throwing in the towel in the face of difficulty is what he feeds off? He waits around every corner waiting for you to sin, waiting for you to walk away from commandments, and abandon your covenants. I learned pretty quickly how much he hates to see us happy. That’s why divorce rates are sky high. The one thing the enemy hates the most is family. So knowing this, protect yours. Command and rebuke all things of the enemy off of your spouse and children. Love in all the ways Christ loves the church. It’s easy to give up, it’s harder to pick up a shield and go on the front lines and face the one who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy all things.
However, do it scared. Don’t give up on your family. Don’t give up on yourself/your sacred covenants. Don’t let the enemy win today or ever. God is and has always been in this story. If He brought you to it, He will certainly bring you through it. So what is standing in your way? If it’s on your heart, that’s the spirit moving on you. That very thing you are so scared of doing is what will bring true breakthrough and change to your life. If that thing continuously points back you back to the Lord, don’t give up on it. The things worth fighting for in this life will never come easy, but I speak with all the faith instilled in me and having testimony, they will always and forever be worth it.
I humbly pray you feel of our saviors love today and everyday. Also, allow this to be your reminder sometimes making that big move is fearful, but I promise you with faith, that little mountain you think you're gonna climb is really just a grain of sand. Our Savior lives and loves
Don't give up on your faith, don't give up on your walk, and don't give up on the things you love most.
His promises are eternal
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