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Do You Think You Can?

Today's Devotion 9.12.2011

Do You Think U Can?

The only time “I” is in team is when you team up with Jesus Christ.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13

Do you think you can? God says you can. I remember when my children used to watch Bob the Builder. For the longest time I would repeat, “Can we do it? Yes we can”. That seemed to be the new focus. Of course at that age, you want them to start learning that they are capable of doing things themselves. So many times I have been told that same thing. “I” CAN do it. “I” CAN keep the focus and get the job done. “I” AM capable. But I also remind myself, “I” didn’t learn it on my own and “I” can’t do it on my own, BUT “I” CAN do it with Christ. I am so glad of that because “I” do good messing things up by myself, so why not team up with Jesus and do it right?

Many years ago I had a couple of ladies come to me and tell me that I needed to take on a certain position at church. I was so into the knowing that “I” can’t do that. I don’t speak in front of people, I don’t direct, I don’t know how to bring people together, “I”, “I”, and on and on. However, that very season, “I” couldn’t rest for God telling me – “YES, YOU CAN”. Not only was he telling me that, but He was also telling me how. He gave me ideas, suggestions, ways, and direction. I couldn’t sleep or focus on anything except this one thing. Finally one night I told God, “Alright. I get it. Just please let me get some rest. I am tired”. Peace came over me. I became so excited. I took that position. I still get nervous at times and it is a hard job for the most part. But, God has been there the whole time.

Don’t ever let the devil tell you “YOU CAN’T”, because with GOD “YOU CAN”. Stay focused on the job, trust in Him, and talk with Him and He will make it happen. It was a GREAT lesson to learn and I am glad I learned it. It not only works with the position I took on at the church, but it works with me each day throughout my daily works and living.

Want inspiration – read all of Philippians 4. He teaches us how to stay focused and how it will benefit us.

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me (Paul), do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Phil 4:9

FOCUS and YOU CAN~

God Bless~

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