Joshua 1:9

 

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

As I have looked over the content that has been selected at random I have noticed a theme - storms and strength. I believe that God speaks to people however he can reach them so I can't help but wonder about this theme and what it means to someone reading this.

I was recently asked to speak at a women's conference Believe For It - Empowering Your Faith from Infinitely More Life, https://www.infinitelymorelife.org/

Speaking, so far is not something I feel is a strength of mine. When I was asked, my anxiety level was pretty high. I prayed about it and began to form a plan about what I would say, well what God wanted to say through me.

I have several versions of the speech and many more recordings where I learned my shirt stripes appear to move from my computer video, my natural lighting shifts depending on clouds and the sound is better on my ipad than my computer. I also had to clean my office for a pleasant background.

I knew God wanted me to speak on this topic. I felt His presence and it went better than I could ever have dreamed so I know I was not doing it on my own. I am glad I overcame my fears, my doubts and did what He asked. Even through some, ok lots, of anxious moments I am glad I did it and pray others are blessed by the message.







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