What is the biggest obstacle you face in accomplishing what God has called you to do?
For me, it’s faith – or rather, to be honest, lack of faith.
Despite all the amazing things I have seen Him do, when faced with a new challenge, I still struggle to trust Him. Some mountains seem too big, too steep, too treacherous. It’s easier to question His call, to explain why I’m not the best person for the assignment, to suggest He choose someone else who is more qualified.
But then, I remember,
You can never please God without faith, without depending on him.
Hebrews 11:6 (TLB)
I think of the exciting adventures I would have missed if I’d said no. More than that, I would have missed the lessons learned through needing to depend on Him. Most of all, I would have grieved the One who has been and is so faithful.
What mountain are you facing? How can I pray for you?
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Write His Answer 
Marlene, I know exactly what you are saying. God has been so faithful in meeting my needs and leading me on grand adventures, yet I still waver at new assignments when they come. I’d like to become like George Mueller when in establishing his orphanage with huge overhead, never told men of his needs, but trusted God to meet them. And God did. But like you, I know God remembers I am made of clay and is thrilled like any parent would be when I finally let go and take those wobbly trusting steps into the unknown. He is a good, good Father.
While it frustrates me to not have more faith, the good thing is that my feelings of inadequacy cause me to continue to need to depend on Him. Sentence needs editing 🙂
This time I had no problems with the link. Is it the same for both?
David
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Not sure what link you mean, David.