A positive reminder

Today while I was sitting in church I heard the youth talking about their verse. The verse the ministry was built on and I became curious to find out what that verse was. As I read the verse I felt led to keep reading and 2 verses down I found a positive reminder.

1 Timothy 4:14,

"Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy

when the body of elders laid their hands on you."

Not only have I seen God's plan for my life in a vision. But on two separate accounts it has been confirmed. Once it was literally spoken onto my life as the body of youth had their hands laid on by elders to prophecy over their life. And second it was confirmed by a total stranger in church who when asked to turn to her neighbor and pray, felt she had to tell me the presence of this gift she felt on me.

Even throughout all of this every day is a struggle to keep the faith that God will use me. Especially for the purpose he's called me to. It's so tempting to buy into the lie that I am not smart enough for this gift. But God, who knows all said in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that, "he would not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when we are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it". Something we discussed church tonight is that in the book of Joshua, God told Joshua to lead the Israelites into the land that God promised Moses. The only problem is that the land already had inhabitants, the Hittites, who were very large in stature and strength. Throughout every step God told Joshua, "Be strong and courageous". Joshua 1:9 says, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go".

Every day God will be with you. He will never leave you. Don't let discouragement from the enemy who hates you distract you from the gifts that the God who loves you has given you. Especially if he has confirmed those gifts on multiple occasions. After confirmation occurs it's our job to keep our hearts full of faith in knowing that he who promised is faithful, just as it states in Hebrews 10:23.

Hebrews 10:23,

"Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful."

I hope this testimony inspired you. God is so good to fill each day with fresh revelation if we're open to receive it. I love you, God bless!