Stepping Out for Him

Jeremiah 29:11–13

For so long, I let fear hold me back. Singing in church terrified me. I worried that my voice wasn’t good enough, that I’d stumble, that people would judge me. I remember sitting in the pew, my heart aching to lift my voice, but my fear keeping me silent. For years, I chose comfort over courage, hiding behind my insecurities while God quietly waited for me to trust Him.

Finally, I made a choice: I would listen to God instead of myself. I sang. And it was messy. And scary. And not perfect, but it was real. And in that moment, I felt Him so clearly, steadying me, reminding me that His strength shows up in my weakness.

Now, He’s calling me to step out in an even bigger way, to speak to women and write this blog. I’ve struggled with this too. I’ve doubted my words, questioned if anyone would even listen, and wrestled with whether I’m enough. I’ve felt small, unworthy, and afraid of failing. And I’ll be honest, that fear still creeps in.

But here’s what I’ve learned: if singing, speaking, or writing is what God wants me to do, then I want nothing more than to please Him. Not people. Not applause. Not even comfort. I want to obey Him, even when it’s uncomfortable, even when my heart races and my stomach twists, because His plan is bigger than my fear.

Jeremiah 29:11–13 reminds me that God has a plan for me, one filled with hope. And the beautiful part is this: when I seek Him with my whole heart, He promises to be found. I don’t have to have it all together. I don’t have to be perfect. I just have to show up, give Him my fear, my doubts, my weakness, and let Him do the rest.

If you’re reading this and have felt that fear, that hesitation, that pull to do something God has been placing on your heart but you’ve ignored, you’re not alone. God sees you. He knows your struggles. And He is waiting to show up in your weakness, to give you courage, and to work through you for His glory.

Prayer: Lord, I seek You with my whole heart. I give You my fears, my doubts, my insecurities. Help me step out, sing, speak, write, and serve, for Your glory, not mine. Remind me that Your plan is filled with hope, and that You are always with me, even when I feel small or afraid. Amen.