Retired ED-RN by trade, Also Cert. Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor. Loving learning & living God's Word. Learning new languages & Ukulele. Stay at Home Mom.
This is why Florida is the best state:
You can shoot bad guys trying to break into your property.
If this happened in California, the bad guys would have been able to sue the homeowner for damages.
@ohnochip Good evening Riley. I hope you & your family are doing ok. I pray for peace, love & faith. God bless you my friend and brother in Jesus. #PrayHard
🌞 Good morning,
Let's embrace the message that waiting for perfect conditions can hold us back. Let's trust in God's timing and take steps forward in faith.
Have a Blessed Friday,
“But there are some things that you cannot be sure of. You must take a chance. If you wait for perfect weather, you will never plant your seeds. If you are afraid that every cloud will bring rain, you will never harvest your crops.”
Ecclesiastes 11:4
Fear often lies at the root of our indecision. We're afraid of making mistakes, failing, or facing rejection. This fear can paralyze us, keeping us from taking action. But Ecclesiastes 11:4 reminds us that waiting for perfect conditions will prevent us from ever moving forward: "If we wait for perfect weather, we will never plant our seeds. If we're afraid that every cloud will bring rain, we will never harvest our crops."
Consider the excuses we often make: "I'm not ready," "I don't have enough resources," or "The timing isn't right." These are rooted in fear. Yet, throughout the Bible, God has used imperfect people in imperfect situations to accomplish His will.
Moses said, "I can’t talk."
Gideon said, "I’m too young."
Abraham said, "I’m too old."
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)
What dreams has God placed in your heart? What steps have you been hesitant to take? Remember, perfectionism paralyzes potential. We must trust that if God is with us, nothing can stand against us. Romans 8:31 tells us, "If God is on our side, who can ever be against us?" Faith, not fear, is the antidote to our hesitation.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)
Just as God parted the Red Sea for the Israelites and provided manna in the wilderness, He will make a way for us. May we all take that first step, and watch as He opens doors, provides resources, and works miracles in our lives.
Today and every day, choose faith over fear. Trust that God’s plans for us are good, even if the path ahead seems uncertain. may we always plant those seeds of hope and watch as He brings forth a harvest beyond our wildest dreams. Our life is too precious to be wasted in the shadows of fear. Let's all step out in faith, knowing that God is with us every step of the way.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? (Psalm 118:6)
Quote for Today:
"God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called."
Unknown