Seek. Love. Serve.

I had a moment of anxiety the other day.

I was wide awake at 5 a.m. I was sick to my stomach with worry.

What was I worried about?

Coaching my son’s baseball team.

Sounds goofy, I know.

I’ve wanted to coach my son’s baseball team before my son was even born. I’ve taught him the game. I’ve been an assistant coach and helper on his teams since he was four. This spring, I am taking the reins of his team. He’s excited. I’m excited. A dream come true, right? A blessing.

But I let that blessing devolve into worry.

Will I have the time to do this right?

I think I know the game pretty well. But what if it turns out I’m wrong?

Will the other parents think I’m a joke?

I know it’s “not about winning.” But what if we lose every game?

Will I embarrass my son?

Will kids quit the team?

Do I really have time for this?

Totally irrational. We haven’t even had our first practice.

But isn’t it just like Satan to cast doubt? To take something that should be sweet and memorable and distort it? To rob us of a blessing before we’ve even had a chance to experience it?

Thankfully, that fear was short-lived. Later that day, God reminded me that He’s with me. He reminded me that I only fail when I don’t trust Him. He reminded me that I should enjoy the day-to-day ride and rely on His provision. He reminded me that coaching my son is a blessing to embrace!

So what does this have to do with church marketing?

God often gives us clear visions, ways to move the church forward in some meaningful way. Sometimes these ideas are “radical” according to the world’s standards and will challenge the status quo. And, instead of acting on the vision, we’ll give in to Satan’s lies that we’re not ready, not equipped, not strong enough to take on those we know will challenge us.

If you have sought God and He has given you a clear vision, don’t give in to worry and anxiety if it comes your way. Take that first step in faith and trust God to provide and equip.

Matthew 6:33-34 says:

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Have you ever abandoned a vision or lost out on a blessing due to fear and/or a failure to trust in God’s provision?

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