Take The First Steps

As I write this post, I am speaking to myself as well.  You see, I created this blog three months ago and then became paralyzed with indecision about where to start.  I have a lot of great things to share in regards to what God has done in my life and how He has transformed me and know that He wants me to start sharing it with others, but fear set in and stopped me from moving forward with the site.  

I found myself battling with where to start and with thoughts of doubt.  Will my messages be read?  Will anyone care?  Who am I to be telling anybody anything anyway?  After three months of hesitation God continues to remind me that I have changed and I do have something to offer other men.   That He has transformed me and that others need to be hearing how God did it in me and how He can do it in them too.  So with that, I will take the leap with a simple message.  Just start doing the things you know you are supposed to do and God will take care of the rest.

First, I believe you need to admit to God that doing things your way has failed you.  He can’t begin to transform you until you are willing to be transformed.  Acknowledging your weaknesses to God and giving him permission to change you is key.  Yes, I know. God already knows your junk, but He needs to hear you admit that your powerless to change without Him.  Humbling yourself before God is a critical step in the process to becoming the man who God created you to be.  David illustrates that fact time and time again.

Second, get in the word.  Learn what God says about overcoming and who He created you to be.  The book of Romans is a great place to start.  Get the religious junk off and start walking in the power Jesus provides every man if they will use it.

You also need to heed the biblical advice given to you.  If you are given good advice and do nothing with it, you are a fool.  Don’t be that guy.

Fourth, read some good books on the subject.  I highly recommend you read and re-read Wild at Heart by John Eldredge.  God used this book and it’s simple message to open my heart and help me realize that He created me to be courageous and strong.  To be alive and free and help my wife and children be overcomers as well.  As you read this book, I highly recommend you underline and make notes when something touches your heart.  This will help you later when you re-read the book to see your progress and allow you to revisit those areas of your heart.  God wants you to be an overcomer and this book will help you get there.

Fifth, if you are married, be open with your spouse.  Don’t keep it all to yourself.  Share with her your hurts, fears and needs.  She needs to be a part of this journey with you and she needs to know she can count on you to do the same with her.  Going through this process with her will strengthen your marriage, illustrate to your children a proper model and put the enemy on his tail.  If your issues are too big to resolve together, seek out some help from your pastor or a good Christian counselor.  

Lastly, start stepping out in faith.  Take those first few steps which will lead to the next few steps and so on.  God will be there with you, every step of the way.

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