Don’t Let Fear, Self-Doubt, or Distractions Stop You from Reaching Your Full Potential
What If You Had Guaranteed Success?
What if someone told you that you could have anything you wanted (reasonably, legally, and morally, of course)? What if they promised to mentor you, support you, guide you, and give you everything you needed? They would never leave or betray you, and they would guarantee your success.
But… there’s a catch. It won’t be easy and you’d have to listen to their guidance, even when it doesn’t make sense. You’d have to trust their direction, even when the path looks rocky. And you’d have to follow their lead regardless of how you feel. Would you take the offer?
Guess what - as Christians, we already have it. God has given us everything we need to fulfill our purpose. He’s given us talents:
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Power to overcome obstacles: Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
The promise that even the smallest faith can move mountains Matthew 17:20:
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
He’s assured us that He will never leave us Deuteronomy 31:6:
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
And that no one can stand against us when we walk in His will Romans 8:31:
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Too often we let fear, self-doubt, and distractions hold us back. You have to believe that NO situation is bigger than GOD
The Fear Factor
Fear is like those naysayers or a negative voice in your head. “Don’t take that job—it might not work out.” “Don’t start that business—you might fail.” “Don’t step out in faith—you might look foolish.”
But God flips the script:
What if you succeed?; What if God has already made a way? ; What if I stop doubting and step into what He’s calling me to do?
Fear isn’t from God - 2 Timothy 1:7:
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Instead of listening to fear, we need to listen to the Word.
Self-Doubt is a Confidence Killer
Even Moses struggled with self-doubt. When God called him to lead Israel out of Egypt, he basically said, “Lord, you’ve got the wrong guy. I don’t speak well” - Exodus 4:10:
And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
But God didn’t accept that excuse. He had already equipped Moses for the job. When God calls you, He’s already given you everything you need to accomplish it. If you think you’re not enough, remember God isn’t asking you to do it alone. He’s asking you to trust Him.
Distractions: Silent Dream Killers
Sometimes, distractions don’t look like distractions. They look like important things.
A never-ending to-do list.
Scrolling social media “just for a minute” (which somehow turns into an hour).
Overcommitting to things God never called you to.
Even good things can be distractions if they pull you away from your God-given purpose.
Jesus understood this. When Martha was distracted by all the things while hosting, Luke 10:41-42.
And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Sometimes, we need to pause and ask: Am I doing what God called me to do, or just staying busy?
Step Into Your Purpose
God has called you to greatness; not in the world’s way, but in His way. But you can’t step into that calling if you let fear, self-doubt, or distractions hold you back.
Take that step, trust in God’s promises and move forward in faith. Your full potential is on the other side of your obedience.
Let’s pray. Dear heavenly Father, thank You for the gifts and calling You’ve placed on our lives. Help us to overcome fear, silence self-doubt, and remove distractions so we can fully walk in Your purpose. Remind us that You are with us always guiding us every step of the way. Give us the courage to trust You, even when the path isn’t clear. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
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