I am making a move into speaking, and the nerves are starting to shiver. I have had the opportunity to talk to small groups, but they were intimate and familiar. My passion for sharing my story on a God initiated level has churned for over a decade. When you have what some call an “Oprah worthy life story,” filled with big Jesus moments, you want to get the good news out!
As I revamp websites with intentional pages and points of interest, there is a swirling thought in my mind, “What if I am unsuccessful?”
While I fight to overcome that fear tactic, I remind myself I am already a success story. I am alive. I struggled to overcome the paralyzing fear of childhood sexual abuse. When diagnosed with bipolar, I challenged the medical profession and included our Almighty Healer in my regime. After a lifetime of self-doubt, I live in complete wholeness as a daughter of the King. My identity no longer lingers in the shadows of a victim or mentally ill and broken. What Satan hoped to imprison for life was surrendered and set free years ago by the blood of Jesus Christ.
So, whatever comes in the future, I will release and trust to the God of my life. He has done a great thing in me, and by His will, may others see and know they are loved and redeemed just as they are. Success is in our risen Savior for the salvation of the world.
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I love the idea of measuring our success by reminding ourselves what God has already brought us through. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Thank you Jolene. He is the victory!
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The stage feels like a gallows,
and the mike cord is the hanging rope.
I sure have left the shallows,
and don’t know if I can cope.
They came and asked me to talk
(I guess the mime didn’t show),
but looking at the lectern-walk,
I’ll bet I stub my toe.
The audience is waiting there
like some large and hungry beast,
not intending me to scare,
for fear just spoils the taste.
OK, steady now, here goes…
and where in blazes are my notes?
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🤣🤣😂
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Oh, yes, our success was sealed on the cross. What a weight we don’t have to bear. I encourage you to share despite your fear. We can find our bravery at that very same cross. Blessings to you.
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Thank you for the encouragement Brenda!
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You have a powerful story that needs to be told! Cheering you on!
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Thank you, Cindy. Very encouraging. God will lead the way!
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