Do It Afraid by Joyce Meyer

SYNOPSIS

Okay, let me just say, you can’t go wrong with anything you read from Joyce Meyer. She is the mother, the aunt, the sister, the friend that you always need in your corner who will shoot it straight with no chaser. 

She will tell you the truth, and you must be prepared to accept it, even when it's hard to hear.

"Do It Afraid" is the mantra you need for your life. Every new challenge comes with fear because it pushes you beyond your comfort zone; it’s an unfamiliar experience that can feel quite daunting.

Joyce Meyer guides you to recognize your fears, confront them, and shift your mindset when those anxious thoughts arise. Remember, whenever God opens a door for you, it’s natural to feel apprehensive about what lies beyond. The challenge often lies in trusting God throughout the journey, especially when you’re uncertain about what’s ahead. You may prefer to know the plan before venturing into the unknown, but that’s the essence of faith, as stated in Hebrews 11:1.

MY THOUGHTS

What I appreciate about "Do It Afraid" is that Joyce includes real-life examples of individuals who have experienced similar struggles to mine. She makes the content truly relatable.

This book embodies courage. It teaches me to confront my fears directly and not let them hinder my God-given purpose. Throughout my life, I have faced situations where I had to rely entirely on God, and the way I approached those fears was by embracing the idea of doing it afraid.

Taking steps with God and following His lead can be intimidating because I often have no idea what to expect at the destination He guides me to or how someone will respond when I'm meant to share something with them. However, this journey teaches me the importance of obedience. By following God and acting on His guidance, I am demonstrating obedience. Consequently, I no longer view each step I take as a source of fear; instead, I see it as an expression of obedience, as it aligns with God's will for me.

Do It Afraid has helped me not cripple myself when times get hard in unknown situations. Do It Afraid has helped me to understand that I’m not the only person who has gone through similar trials and obstacles. Do It Afraid has taught me to not get paralyzed by the fear of what the enemy is saying versus what Holy Spirit is saying. Do It Afraid has taught me to go ahead and do what’s in my heart to do (with the Lord’s permission of course) because the worse thing that could happen is failure…which a lot of us don’t want to happen but it’s inevitable, especially when we do things out of our own strength. Do It Afraid has reminded me that as long as God is on my side, I can always step out there and do what He’s called me to do because I’m safe with Him. It reminds me that He’s always has my back and He has gone before me to take care of the situation and set things up for success before I even arrive to my destination.

This book was a significant source of support for me in 2021, during a challenging wilderness season when God called me to take on something completely unfamiliar. It pushed me to step beyond my comfort zone and transform the dynamics of that platform for that time. The experience was revolutionary, and I truly cherished it. This book altered the course of my life, inspiring me to embrace fear and live each day courageously.

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