I know that this post may seem a
little late into the new year but honestly the phrase “better late than never”
holds so much truth and significance in my life right now. For as long as I can
remember I’ve allowed fear to prevent me from boldly approaching life. Back in 2009 when God clearly spoke to me
about this ministry I had my doubts, but I gradually started to pray and
visualize what it would look like. As
Fearlessly Chique began to come together, Satan also started working harder to
continue to hold me captive in this area.
As one year ends and another begins I always find myself in a state of
reflection – fear has been a recurring theme annually that I’ve begged God to
rid me of. In December while home for Christmas break I started reading Start. by Jon Acuff. Only a few pages in I was overwhelmed by the realization that in
every instance that I struggled with fear it wasn’t rooted in God’s inability
to come through but in my failure to trust in Him. This is such a basic truth that I’ve read,
heard, written, sang, and prayed about for so long but it fell afresh on me and
I feel encouraged! The moment we believe something for ourselves is when it
becomes real and change happens. I’ve approached 2014 praying that I will hold
on to these simple truths as I face the unknown:
1) God has and will always be faithful: I can look back and
see His marvelous works in my life and be confident that He’s already gone
before me for all my days.
Know therefore that
the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast
love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand
generations; – Deuteronomy 7:9
2) God’s grace is sufficient. Period: No matter how many
times I may fail God’s hand is outstretched even if I’m underserving. I
shouldn’t rob God of the grace He’s freely given to me but allow it to soften
my heart and give me a greater love for Him and desire to serve Him.
But he said to me, “My
grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power
of Christ may rest upon me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9
3) It’s all about starting: I refuse to allow another
crippling “year of fear” engulf every area of my life and prevent me from
receiving the blessings the Lord has in store.
The Lord is my light
and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of
whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1
Here I sit in 2014 (5 years later) starting again on this
journey of ministry that has caused me a great deal of fear and
anxiety – since Satan has been trying so hard to keep me from it I believe that
one of the greatest blessings I will receive in this lifetime will stem from
it. I’m confident that if I strive to honor the Lord with this ministry His
word will not be returned void and He’ll be glorified.
For those who may be reading that loved, encouraged, and
prayed for Fearlessly Chique THANK YOU for your support.
