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The Importance of Obedience

The Importance of Obedience

by Taylor Nicole ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

“but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.” Jeremiah 7:23

I wanted to share an awesome encounter I had earlier this week. So, the other day at work I got done about 20 minutes early and the last patient of the day was about to leave. It being one of my long work days I was excited to get done a little early. But the patient came up front and we began chatting about life and everything that he was going through. I LOVE talking! But I also love listening and I think it we underestimate the power that it holds. A listening ear is a loving heart. This opened the door for me to pray this patient. As we talked about his struggles I encouraged him and pointed him to Jesus. I told him that I would be praying for him. Yet the words felt void as I said them. Immediately in my head I heard the Lord tell me “Ask him if he wants prayer!” The Holy Spirit prompted me a few times. I could have ignored it and left work early like I was hoping to, but I didn’t. Don’t ignore that prompting when God shows up and makes a way!

By obeying that prompting to ask a simple question it opened the door for me to pray for this person. I asked this patient if he wanted prayer and at first he was hesitant, but after a few seconds his heart was softened and he agreed. I had an awesome God encounter! It’s so cool how God makes a way for these things to so easily fall into place. Where there is a need God opens the door and He will bring the right people and opportunities to you.

Don’t underestimate the power of your “yes” in the seemingly small. These small things might be what makes the biggest difference in someone’s life. Even if it’s just a smile be obedient to what the Lord is telling you to do. I have so many awesome little testimonies like that just from being obedient to God. Pray. Pause. Listen. Take the time to listen to what He is saying. Just be available and He will lead you to the next step and the next. Step out in faith knowing He is with you and He’s leading you. Nothing is wasted with God. Even if you do it and it doesn’t go as planned God honors your obedience.

I could have just walked away. But I would have been walking way from one of the most incredible opportunities to witness to someone and possibly change their life. I don’t know how God is going to use it. But He does! I don’t know what He’s going to do through me or this patient. But He does! So stay obedient even in the seemingly small. You’re growing your own faith and confidence with each step you take trusting the Holy Spirit as He leads. God is right there with you ordaining your steps. As believers we have the ability to draw others into the light or the dark. You have the power to choose how God is going to use you each day. Don’t get distracted. Don’t numb yourself to the sound of His voice. He is calling you to take a step out. Don’t you hear Him?

Remember You are Fearfully Made

xoxo Taylor Nicole ❤

F.E.A.R

F.E.A.R

by Taylor Nicole ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Fear. This multifaceted shape shifter. It’s this thing that we can’t see, yet it hinders us from all our dreams and desires. It’s different for everyone and takes on multiple forms. Fear was definitely NOT what I intended on writing about for my first post. But last night I was reading over something I felt like I wanted to speak about. Until I was flipping through an old journal and it hit me! This is the perfect thing to talk about! Fear.

I mentioned how I always felt led to start a blog but I ignored God out of fear. As I was flipping through this old journal last night I came across this message I wrote to myself over 2 years ago. I wrote “Start the blog – Step out in Faith!” At the time I had several people telling me to start a blog. Further affirming the Lords plans…yet I let fear take over. Now, almost 3 years later I’m finally doing it.

You see Fear is really F-alse, E-vidence, A-pearing, R-eal. The first time I heard that I was like “Dannnnggg! That’s some truth!” Because it is! Anytime you are trying to move forward in purpose and those lies start rolling in, that’s when the enemy is getting scared. The first place he will attack is your mind. Especially when you are stepping out in faith and purpose. Satan will try to cripple you with fear to keep you stuck in where you’re at.

I continued to read this message in my journal and I realized I am living in that bubble of fear. Anytime we allow the enemy or others to steal our passions, purpose, desires away from us we are allowing Satan to win. He does NOT want you to walk in the fullness of what God has for you. He sure as heck doesn’t want you stepping out in faith! I read the rest of my message reading my words back to myself “Am I going to be crippled by fear that what I have to share is insignificant? OR will I do it anyway? Will I step out and walk by faith?”

I am stepping out in faith to share. Encourage. Inspire. I want you to know that it is never to late to over come that fear! Do not let the lies of the enemy cripple you in where you’re at. We all have had people mistreat us or speak false truth over us. Don’t let those things define you! Ask yourself what does my heavenly Father say? What is it that I want to do? What am I feeling led to do? Do not let the accusations of the enemy keep you from where you want to be. Do not let that false evidence stop you! Step out and faith and watch as God carries you from glory to glory. Even if you fail God will be right there to catch you.

And remember… YOU are FEARFULLY MADE

xoxo Taylor