not to us

Speak now, speak loud
Erasing every fear, every doubt

I wrote those few lyrics in my journal over a year ago, and I find myself begging these words over and over again.  So it's a mystery to me when God speaks as loudly and as clearly as one could hope, and I still tremble in fear and doubt...reduced to tears at the thought of total submission and obedience.

Do you struggle to be obedient, even though you know (intellectually) that God's got your back?  Is there a call on your life that scares the ever-living daylights out of you?

I'll pray for you.  I know exactly how it feels, and I would love to join your team and cheer you towards obedience in the face of fear and doubt.  All I ask is that you'll return the favor.  Will you help me compile a list of scriptures that encourage us to be courageous and obedient?

I'll start:

1 Corinthians 4:1-9

"I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Jesus Christ.  For in him you have been enriched in every way - with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge - God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you.  Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.  He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.  God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord."  (NIV, emphasis added is mine)

I hope you have a bold and courageous week of obedience, friends.