Have you ever felt that God has promised you great things for your life, but you continued to procrastinate and contemplate whether or not you could actually do the things that God has promised, the very thing you have so desired to do?
This is exactly what happened to me. I know without a doubt that I have been called to empower women to succeed in every aspect of their life, as a life coach, author, and speaker. But, for so long I continued to wait. What was I waiting for? Like so many other's I was waiting on God to move in my life.
This reminded me of a man in the book of John, chapter 5, who was waiting on the steps at the pool in the city of Bethesda. This lame man was always waiting for someone to put him in the pool, so that he could receive the promise of healing designated for the first one who stepped into the pool after the waters were stirred.
One day Jesus questioned this lame man. He asked him if he desired to be made whole. The lame man immediately began to make up excuses saying, "I have no man to lift me and put me in the pool". "While I am attempting to be first, there is always someone quicker than me". Sounds just like us when we make excuses for not accomplishing our much desired goals.
However, God's response to him was, "get up, take up your bed, and walk." And at once the lame man was healed.
I had to tell myself that it is time to face the truth. There is nothing that anyone needs do for me. It's not true that everyone is better, smarter, quicker, or more prepared than I am. I simply need to take God at His word. It is His word that makes me whole and capable of doing the things I need to do.
Instead of wasting so much time waiting on others approval, those of us who want to succeed in life, must simply turn to the truth of God's promise our success. Begin to develop a belief system that reflects your new declaration of "yes I will, yes I can".
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