The Promise

Last night I was at a Braves game with friends and I began reflecting on my work with FCA and the weight I have been feeling on my shoulders to do the ministry. I had this overwhelming feeling of defeat and hopelessness. I have never felt this before and it was very scary and despairing. I remember this same feeling when I ran prior to breaking that stronghold of negative thinking while running. Some of you may know my story, but I would not be able to continue running due to the mental block I had. Until recent, that is! When the Lord asked me to trust Him while running and I have been running ever since. Anywho, that was the similar feeling I had last night about ministry. I knew it was not of the Lord, because He is able! And I have a clear calling to be doing what I am doing. I texted a few people to pray for me and they encouraged me to not believe the lie.

This morning I was reading in Romans: "Against hope Abraham believed in hope with the result that he became the father of many nations according to the pronouncement, “so will your descendants be.” 4:19 Without being weak in faith, he considered his own body as dead (because he was about one hundred years old) and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. 4:20 He did not waver in unbelief about the promise of God but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God. 4:21 He was fully convinced that what God promised he was also able to do."

When I think about what the Lord has called me to do, it is so easy to feel defeated. There is only one of me and there is so much evil that these kids are surrounded by. But I know the one who has called me, will do it! He is faithful.

I am fully convinced that what God promised he is also able to do.