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Are You Prepared For The Spotlight?

Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
Psalm 127:1

In God's kingdom, center stage isn't for people who think they've 'got it all together' and deserve public recognition. Nor is it limited to those in leadership and public ministry. No, it's a call to action to you, whoever and wherever you are today. When you trust God's timing, He grooms you for bigger and better parts. But there are some things you must (and must not) do: (1) Don't try to make it on your own. Because popular wisdom says, 'Fake it till you make it', you'll be tempted to debut in your own strength. Don't do it! If you do, you'll get in the way of a much greater production. Remember, "Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain" (Psalm 127:1). Trust God and when your moment comes, He'll give you your cue. (2) Leave the shadow. Are you ready to transform 'acting' into an authentic performance that reveals the real you? Fear of rejection is powerful. It takes courage to be yourself. But you gain strength from the struggle and power from the pain when you're willing to risk moving from the shadows into the light. (3) Confront your inner critic. We're all subject to that little voice which says, 'You'll never be smart enough, loving enough, pretty enough, good enough to stand in the spotlight.' Confront your inner critic with God's Word! And always remember, when God raises you up, nobody can put you down!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me be the servant leader you wish me to be. Help me to step up with the assurance that it is you who works with, in, through and also in spite of me! Help me to stay focused on you and take the stage! In Jesus' Name, Amen