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Week 7:

Have you ever tested God? Have you ever felt him tell you to do something and instead of being obedient you say, "God I need a sign, if you really want me to do this you'll send me a sign." I mean he spoke to Moses through a burning bush, so surly he can send me a sign, right? Pretty sure if God spoke to me through a burning bush I would still question if it was really him and would still argue why he's got the wrong person.

I don't doubt God. I know God is capable of so much more than we could ever even imagine. For me it's personal doubt. When God calls me to step out in faith I'm flooded with negative thoughts. 

- God they will see my imperfections. 
- God I'm not qualified for that job. 
- God I'm not smart enough. 
- God there must be someone else, someone better. 
Obviously, these thoughts are planted by the enemy because he knows what God is capable of doing through me and you. That's why we doubt ourselves. That's why we question God. That's why instead of just saying yes, we ask for a burning bush. 

God doesn't need a qualified person to do his will. God needs an obedient follower. He wants me to trust him and his timing. He wants me to say, "Where you go I'll go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people…" Ruth 1:16

This week I have the privilege to honor one of my pastors, Pastor Stacy. We started attending KeyPoint about a month after my mom passed away. I'll never forget our first Sunday. We heard Pastor Stacy and Casey's testimony. They spoke about their firstborn, Haven, who at a very young age was called home to be with the Lord. They spoke about their confusion, frustrations, and questioning God. But then they shared how they knew if they trusted God their story would become a story of redemption. They shared about their 3 other children and their ministry and all of the good that came from trusting God all those years. I found hope in their story. I was broken and scared I didn't know how I was going to live without my mom, but I saw God's faithfulness through them and I wanted it for myself and my family. 

Stacy doesn't know this, but I tested God this week. On Sunday they spoke about the women's conference happening this weekend and a part of me wanted to go but I felt another voice tell me I wasn't invited and I had no one to go with. (Don't judge my insecurities; I'm proud to say I'm a work in progress.)  I told God if I was supposed to go someone would invite me. Little did I know God would call that bluff? Yesterday morning, I received a text from Stacy asking me if I was going to go to the conference. I told her I didn't have a ticket and didn't have anyone to go with…  She saw right through that excuse and asked me to come as her guest and at that point I couldn't say no. 

Stacy, thank you for walking in obedience and for making sure HIS people feel included. I have said a few prayers for you and the other speakers throughout the week. I think God is going to do amazing things this weekend and I love that you are working hard to make sure ALL of the women in your life are there to experience it. You didn't tip toe around obedience. You trusted God and invited someone in, because you know that's what he wanted. Stacy, you are an inspiration to so many. Thank you for investing in the eternities of the members of your church.  I hope these flowers remind you of God's faithfulness to you and your family.  I pray you will "rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances."


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  1. Little Rock MommyOctober 7, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    Jennifer I am so impressed! Love your heart and passion. Love your honesty. Excited to see how God uses your heart here! Thanks for sharing with me! Jen Vaughn

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    1. Jennifer ChaconOctober 10, 2018 at 9:06 AM

      Thank you Jen! I'm excited to see what God is going to do through you!

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