The opportunity is there, but for a strange reason, you are stuck! You can’t move forward! Or you are halfway through your journey like Peter in the Scriptures.
Peter’s Step of Faith
Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV):
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
Shortly before dawn, Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.
But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then, those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Peter’s story highlights the struggle between faith and fear. He started with faith, stepping out onto the water, but fear caused him to sink. This resonates with our creative journeys. Just as Peter’s faith allowed him to step out onto the water, our faith can empower us to pursue our creative passions. We begin with inspiration, but fear and self-doubt can cause us to falter. Artistic expression reflects God’s beauty and creativity, whether through painting, music, writing, or any other form. By embracing our unique talents and trusting in God’s guidance, we can overcome fear and self-doubt, becoming vessels of His grace and light in the world.
Embracing Faith Over Fear
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
The bridge in the song “Oceans” by Hillsong United is my prayer from now on! I want to be able to move forward, to walk out of my comfort zone wherever God leads me, to have faith in Him and His plans for me, and not trust my inner voice of fear that’s stopping me from greatness anymore. I decided to be my best friend and not my enemy. It’s so easy to cheer your best friend! But what about yourself?
Empowering Declarations
I have found some declarations on the internet that I want to speak into my life and share with you:
- I declare my Creator loves me and, therefore, love myself no matter what anybody else says or thinks about me (even myself).
- I declare I was born an original and shall not live like a copy.
- I declare that I walk by faith, not by sight. I declare my faith is a magnet that attracts the blessings of God to me.
- I declare that I am blessed and highly favored of God.
- I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, every tongue that speaks against me shall be silenced, and my critics shall be proven wrong.
- I declare the best is yet to come, as my life has only begun. My days are getting increasingly brighter, more beautiful, and more fruitful.
- I declare that I will do my best in everything I do to give God glory. In Jesus’ name! Amen!
God bless. Dare yourself to be what God called you to be.
