{"id":21388,"date":"2026-03-11T11:03:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/uncategorized\/don-t-miss-out-on-the-blessing\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:12:03","slug":"don-t-miss-out-on-the-blessing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/better-living\/emotional-and-mental-health\/don-t-miss-out-on-the-blessing\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Miss Out on the Blessing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you missing out on a blessing because God\u2019s called you to do something, and you\u2019re hesitant to do it? Are fear or circumstances holding you back?<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it that when God asks us to do something for Him that we always start our part of the conversation with the reasons why we can\u2019t do those things?<\/p>\n

I was thinking about that this morning during my devotions as I read in Exodus (chapters 3 and 4) about Moses. Let me set the stage for the story\u2026<\/p>\n

Moses had just stood on holy ground, listening to God speak from the midst of the burning bush. (I mean, not exactly your ordinary situation.) He heard God tell how He\u2019d seen the distress and oppression of His people, and He\u2019d come to rescue them from the Egyptians.<\/p>\n

All was well\u2013and then came the kicker when God told Moses \u201cI\u2019m sending you <\/em>to Pharaoh. You must lead the people of Israel out of Egypt.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yep, Moses\u2013still talking to God in the midst of the burning bush\u2013starts spouting off all the reasons why he couldn\u2019t do that. Even though God promised to be with him. Even though God told him exactly what to say. <\/p>\n

I have to give props to ole Moses. He was good at the excuses, and threw out numerous \u201cwhat if\u201d scenarios. God gave him answers for all of them and even provided him with some nifty things to do if Pharaoh scoffed at him\u2013like throwing his staff down on the ground and having it become a snake.<\/p>\n

Even after all of that, Moses kept on with the reasons why he couldn\u2019t do what God wanted him to do. \u201cI\u2019m not eloquent. I get tongue-tied.\u201d<\/p>\n

And then Moses said words to the effect of, \u201cSend somebody else.\u201d And that\u2019s what happened. God turned the task of speaking over to Aaron, the brother of Moses. <\/p>\n

I can\u2019t help but wonder what blessing Moses missed by not doing it himself. Whew, that\u2019s something for all of us to think about. <\/p>\n

When God nudged my heart to write for Him, one of my first comments was, \u201cGod, I\u2019m not one of those perfect people. I don\u2019t have it all together. I come from a messed-up background. Wouldn\u2019t one of those people who do<\/em> have it all together be a better choice than me?\u201d<\/p>\n

And God answered, \u201cIt\u2019s because of your flaws that I can use you. The things I\u2019ve brought you through are what will give hope to others, because many of them are in similar circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n

I remember taking a field trip to the bookstore at the beginning of my writing journey. As I looked through the books that day, I glanced at the author photo on the back of a book, comparing my oh-not-so-beautiful-self to the elegant woman in the picture.<\/p>\n

I muttered to God that He could have made me beautiful like that. And He replied, \u201cI didn\u2019t make you beautiful because it would have gone to your head. I want your life, your writing and your speaking to be about Me<\/em>\u2013not about you.<\/p>\n

As I looked at another book that day, I was awed by the illustrations that the author included in the book. I can\u2019t draw a straight line\u2013or even a good crooked one. Yeah, more muttering to God that He could have given me artistic talent like that.<\/p>\n

Somehow I imagine God was shaking His head at that point as He said, \u201cI didn\u2019t give you the ability to draw because other people can do that for you. But you can write about your life experiences and share with other hurting folks about what I\u2019ve done for you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To my comment I made to Him that day that I wasn\u2019t smart enough, that I didn\u2019t have a degree in journalism or know anything about the publishing industry, God replied, \u201cThat\u2019s awesome. Now you\u2019ll have to lean on Me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Has this been an easy journey for me? No! There have been many days of frustration, long periods of waiting and times when I\u2019ve wished I\u2019d chosen an easier career like chainsaw juggling. <\/p>\n

READ MORE: THAT FIRST STEP OF FAITH<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

But oh my, what a blessing I would have missed if I hadn\u2019t surrendered to write and speak for Him! <\/p>\n

Sweet friends, I don\u2019t know what God is asking you to do\u2013but I can tell you this\u2013if you don\u2019t<\/em> do it, you will <\/em>miss out on the blessing that He had in store for you.<\/p>\n

I can tell you from experience that if God calls you to do something, He will equip you with everything that you need for that journey. He will be with you every step of the way. And you will be blown away by the doors He will open, the things He will teach you, and the times you\u2019ll feel His presence in a special way.<\/p>\n

So here\u2019s your challenge today: Are you going to move out in faith and trust Him to supply all that you\u2019ll need\u2013or are you going to miss the blessing that He has in store for you?<\/p>\n

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.<\/em> (Philippians 4:19)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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