“What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? I gave this dream to you. I could have given this dream to anyone, but I didn’t. I gave it to you, so what are you going to do with it?” These were the prophetic words spoken to me when I was seeking the Lord’s direction for my business. I didn’t want to step in the wrong direction, I wanted to do this right, but how was I going to accomplish this?
I know what it’s like to have to a dream or an idea and not step out to make it happen. I’ve been there more than once. I’ve pondered the same kind of questions you probably have had like, “how am I going to do this?”, “where do I start?” “what is this going to cost me?”, “who can I trust?”, “everything has to be perfect first”, “I don’t have any experience in this”. Then fear, anxiety and worry set in and the end result is you don’t take action. It becomes all too difficult and overwhelming.
I’ve got some encouraging words for you that will hopefully shift your thinking and persuade you to step out: “GRACE SEES YOU COMING”.
Yes, God spoke these words to me and they were life changing. These words catapulted me to take action and fulfill the dreams and desires God placed in my heart. “Grace” is our covering. You will never have everything perfectly in place before you step out, you cannot focus all of your time and attention on the process. I remember when I had to have everything “perfect” and let me tell you all it did was create more misery, stress and anxiety in my life and rob me of time. I was so afraid of being wrong or stepping in the wrong direction. Then God opened my eyes to His umbrella of grace. In 2 Corinthians 12:9 it says that “His grace is sufficient for us, for His power is being perfected in our weakness…” It’s by His grace that we fulfill the dreams He’s placed inside of us. So stop focusing so much on the process and stand on the promises found in the Word.
Galatians 3:5 states, “ So then, does He who supplies you with His [marvelous Holy] Spirit and works miracles among you, do it as a result of the works of the Law [which you perform], or because you [believe confidently in the message which you] heard with faith” Love it! He works miracles when we are in faith!
He also tells us in Psalm 37:23 “The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the LORD, And He delights in his way (and blesses his path). How awesome is this! God delights in us and He will make certain each step we take is sure.
God’s already written your story, so what are you waiting for? God tells in Jeremiah 29:11, “ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. I love how this passage said that the Lord “declares” it. That means He is making an authoritative statement. He means what He said! You have a future and a hope in Him!
The only one holding you back is YOU! And when you feel doubt or discouragement, you have His promise in 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.”
It’s time to step out and fulfill the dreams God has placed in your heart!
Remember this: Grace sees you coming.
