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.

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We live in world where fads and trends come and go. We hear something that “inspires us” for a brief moment, but then we forget. We find ourselves circling the same mountain overwhelmed by our circumstances and adversities, that life seems grim and doubtful. Therefore, we find it difficult to rise above our problems. It’s easier to talk about it and to grumble and complain to everyone we know who will listen.

I remember a time in my life when I couldn’t see beyond the circumstance. I was trying to look beyond it but I was still in fear and doubt. Then one day, God reminded me of a scripture. It was a scripture I grew up knowing, but in that moment it became “Revelation” to me.

Proverbs 3:5 says , “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.”

The first thing God brought to my attention in this scripture is in the first line, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” Trust is a “heart revelation”. It’s a truth in God’s word that needs to get from your head to your heart. The Word tells us in Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it flows the issues of life.”

When God gave me this revelation, I remember telling Him, “God, it’s so hard to trust you in the midst of this crisis! How do I know for sure that it will be okay?”

Then God took me to another scripture in John 16:33. In the amplified bible it says, “ I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have (perfect) peace and confidence. In the world you will have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be a good cheer (take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted)! For I have overcome the world. (I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you).

Wow! Every time I read this, it reassures me that my God has my back in EVERYTHING! I love it! God said He has “overcome” the world. That means he has deprived it of power to harm you and I! It’s already been conquered for you and I!! He tells us to be of “good cheer.” That we can be “confident” and “certain” in knowing He has got us covered. That’s the grace of the living God! That’s how much He loves you and I!

Meditate on these scriptures until they get into your heart. When God’s Word penetrates your heart, your circumstances begin to change. God’s love is liberating and His truth sets us free.

Remember this: The longest journey you will ever make in life is from your head to your heart which is only 18 inches apart.

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