CAN I REALLY DO THIS?

CAN I REALLY DO THIS? (A LESSON ON FAITH)

The commencement of a new year usually signifies new beginnings. 

Have you been asking God to show you what he wants you to accomplish this year? Is there a dream that he has placed in your heart, of something that will come to fruition before 2017 is over? If so, chances are you will have periods of doubt where you will ask if God spoke to you, and if you heard him correctly. You may also be asking yourself, can I really do this?

You can do this. I can do this. Faith in God is all we need.

Here are a few pointers to encourage you in this journey.

A) With God, everything is possible.

Are you feeling like that task God has given you is too difficult?

Luke 1:37 "For with God nothing [is or ever] shall be impossible." (AMP)

Imagine how Mary felt when she heard these words. God had spoken to her about Jesus' conception, and to her, it sounded very far-fetched. After hearing these words, however, she was encouraged and submitted herself to God's will.

B) Don't doubt God.

James 1:6 "But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." (NIV)

Ask God for wisdom and grace to complete the task. When you present your petition to him, do not doubt him. Trust in him fully, and let him take charge. Remember, you are just the vessel!

C) Have faith.

God honors even the tiniest bit of faith. Remember the mustard seed?

Luke 17:6 ‘The Lord answered, "if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘May you be uprooted and thrown into the sea,' and it would obey you."' (NLT)

A mustard seed is a tiny seed, with a diameter of at most 2 millimeters. That is how much faith you need to achieve your dream.

D) Have confidence that things will work out.

Hebrews 11:1 "Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see."(NLT)

Once you put your faith in God, you have the assurance that what you are hoping to achieve will become a reality.

 I hope you are now encouraged to step out in faith, believing that God will walk with you through the year ahead.

Did you miss last week's article? Here's the link
http://alisonkiriinya.blogspot.co.ke/2017/01/planning-ahead.html