Leviticus 20 and 21 - What's holding you back?

Recently I was asked to speak and share my story at a women's event at my church in May. When I received the email asking me to be one of two women sharing their story I immediately looked for excuses and reasons why I wasn't qualified.

Why would they choose me?
My life is messy.
I am a sinner.
Certainly they could find someone better.
How could God possibly use me?
They must have sent this email to the wrong person.
What do I have to offer?

As women we have lots of negative self talk to offer, don't we? The first thing Satan does is get in my head and remind me that I am not perfect. He whispers to me that I am not qualified.

But I have to lift up my head. Be in prayer and in his word and remember that he doesn't call the qualified, he qualifies the called.

I am not sure what he wants me to say at this point but I will be in prayer as I start to write down verses, moments and thoughts that come to me during my quiet time with him.

As women we need to stop letting Satan hold us back. We have spiritual gifts that God has given us and intended for us to use.

My focus this week will be stopping self-doubt and negative self talk. I cannot let these get in the way of God using me or get in the way of his blessings.

I urge you to think about the things that are holding you back from being qualified by God. I pray that you see these obstacles and be in prayer for God to use you in mighty ways this week.