If you fear it, it’s because you can do it. What is it that you’ve been dreaming of doing? What’s stopping you from doing it? - Daily Bible Reflections September 19,2015

JUST DO IT

 

... But the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved. – Luke 8:12

 

       If you fear it, it’s because you can do it. That’s what I always tell my students whenever they tell me that they want to do something but are afraid to do so. Some of them want to dance, but they are too shy. Some of them want to sing, but they think their voice isn’t good enough.

       I believe God puts these talents, dreams and desires in us so that we could use it to share His goodness and proclaim His glory to the world. But the devil doesn’t like it when we do God’s work.

       Chances are, when God gives you a talent or the desire to learn a new skill, then tells you to use it for Him, the devil will do everything in his power to prevent you from doing it. He’ll use his favorite tactics — shame, fear, doubt, pride, and even false humility— so you won’t even take that first step towards God’s dreams for you.

       Whatever talent we have been given, we have to share it, multiply it, and bless the world with it. You are blessed, talented and amazing. Do not let the devil convince you otherwise. Karren Renz Seña (karren.s@shepherdsvoice.com.ph)

 

Reflection: If you fear it, it’s because you can do it. What is it that you’ve been dreaming of doing? What’s stopping you from doing it?

 

Father in heaven, I pray that You bring to completion whatever good You have started in me. Protect me from the whims and cunning words of the enemy, so that I may continue to do whatever You ask of me, all for Your glory.

 

St. Januarius, bishop and martyr, pray for us.