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“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” Judges 6:15 (NIV)

When God asks us to do a task we see as impossible doubt can psych us out before we attempt the task. Recently, I started running and training for a 5k. I was doing really well until I had an injury to my foot.  Determined to run the race, I had to plan out times that I was going to walk since my injury couldn’t handle the hills. Even during training, I put those limitations into my work out.  Instead of turning the situation over to God and letting Him give me the strength to overcome the obstacles, I psyched myself out.

When God told Gideon to save Israel, he quickly pointed out his weak points. No matter how much faith he wanted to have in God,  Gideon was consumed with doubts. God proved to Gideon that putting the doubts aside and being obedient to His commands would enable Gideon to accomplish the task. And it would be accomplished in an astonishing way that only God could orchestrate. My journey with the 5k also had results that could only be achieved in a “God sized” victory. I not only ran the race, but finished in a time I could never have imagined. I beat my best training time that had MY limitations built in by 5 minutes. When God gives you a task, be obedient and remember He already has the finish planned out.

 “Dear God, I am thankful that You don’t let our excuses hinder Your plans. Give us the strength to be faithful, obedient, and willing to let You push us further than we could ever imagine.’

For His Glory,

Katrina Redman
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