But God doesn't expect perfection from us-He expects a person humble enough to admit her weaknesses and committed enough to press through and press on. He will guide us past the doubts and fears and lift us up to fulfill our calling.
It has taken me a long time for me to believe that I don't need to be perfect. Reading the quote above sums this whole journey of "Saying Yes" up for me. I can stop worrying about whether I am good enough. I can stop filling my head with self doubt. I can stop talking myself out of being obedient. I can and I will SAY YES.
Even just a year ago, I never would have guessed I would be on this journey. I never imagined I would be filling my life with "Yes moments" and pursuing a life of being radically obedient. God does amazing things. Especially, when you let him.
Since deciding of my own free will to "shape up or ship out" per se, I have seen God's work in my life more than I ever have. He pursued me to no avail.
As I sit here typing my last blog of the Yes Study, I simply stand amazed at how far I have come. This study was an absolute eye opener for me. I can throw away the guilt. I can throw away the feelings of shame. I can accept my life for what it is. I can take my life and use it as a tool to help others. I can say YES. I am absolutely in awe that God chose to use my position as a Group Leader to help me heal. I can't speak for my group but I know for me this book was life changing. It was very therapeutic and allowed me to see past my faults. It allowed me to accept me for me and willingly open up about things I had bottled up for years.
This book has been your invitation to become a woman who says yes to God and catch a glimpse of the blessings that are ahead. Now it's time respond.
I have gotten a taste of what it's like to say Yes. It makes me thirsty for more. I am excited to see just what God has in store for me as I break free from my past and embark on this crazy journey called life all while being a Yes Girl.
It has been my pleasure to be a part of OBS and such an amazing community of women.
Pressing on...
3 comments:
I feel the same way. This study has changed my life! Pressing on!
I so agree. I too have made the #ISaidYes decision. I'm not turning around and going the other way. I have let doubt and fear and shame stop me in the past, just like you. I am so grateful that God pursued us so we could pursue Him.
Praying you are abundantly blessed,
Barbara Prince
OBS Small Group Leader/Prayer Warrior Team
I SOOO wish I could get to the point where I could get past the self doubt and and fear of failure. I want to throw away the shame and guilt. I have gained SOME confidence, but not able to say completely, "I am who God made and am doing the best I can with His help." But I am closer than I was when we started this study. I am praying that I will gain A Confident Heart in this next study.
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