Trust Without Borders

“Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders.”

One of my favorite songs is “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),” by Hillsong United. It’s all about being called out and answering the call to do things we couldn’t possibly do on our own, but if we rely on God, we can. I especially like to play it on Sunday mornings when I’m getting ready to go to church.

That song reminds me of an interesting truth about our Christian walk. God often uses our gifts and talents to further His kingdom and we all too happily volunteer for things that we’re comfortable with. If organization is our gift, we are happy to volunteer to put things together for church. If hospitality is our gift, we are happy to meet and greet on Sunday mornings. If we are strong with numbers, we might help out with a fund-raiser budget. We are willing to use our strengths.

But, sometimes, there are very specific tasks that we want nothing to do with. For example, for some people, the idea of public speaking scares them senseless. For others, the idea of actually teaching others about Jesus, makes them very uncomfortable.

Yet, it seems as we grow closer to God and stronger in our faith, He becomes very intent on doing away with anything that frightens us. If something makes us hesitate, He often calls us to face it and sometimes in a big way. He seeks to root out fear, so that we no longer carry it. Think about Moses the stutterer. Oh, yeah, God called him to meet with Pharaoh repeatedly and then lead the Israelites out of captivity.

My hubby has never really been very keen on public speaking. He’s a great listener and fabulous one on one, or in a small group, but large groups have never been his thing. He’s always had a strong faith, but praying out loud and in public was also not in his wheel house.

For the past year, he’s been attending a men’s prayer group. He rarely misses and his faith has grown even stronger.

Last Sunday, when our pastor got ready to do the benediction, he said he was going to call on one of his prayer partners. I’m not sure why. He doesn’t normally do that. But, he then proceeded to call on my hubby to pray in front of the entire congregation. I felt him tense for a split second; then he bowed his head and prayed. He was completely relaxed.

God had been preparing him and my hubby let the Holy Spirit take over. He let God use him and in the process kicked a lifelong fear to the curb.

We talked about it later, how he didn’t even know what he prayed. But, God knew. That’s what God does.

He calls us out to do things that frighten us or make us uncomfortable, things that we can’t do without Him. When we obey, He shines through us in really big ways and our faith grows stronger.

But, He won’t force it. We have to be willing, and when we are, He’ll teach us to fly.

Have an awesome day!

Wendy 🙂

P.S. I’ve included a link to that song. It’s good stuff!