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Why We Need to Say YES Even If We’re Afraid (My Interview With Josh Wilson & Frequency.fm) #ThatWasThenThisIsNow

By Bonnie Gray • August 24, 2015 • 10 Comments

Have you ever felt like running away — from what you’ve been afraid to do — even though you suspect it’s what you’re called to do?

I’ve been trying to push away some new ideas and afraid of making some changes for a while. But, they keep returning to my heart, not willing to let me go.

Has that ever happened to you?  Is God prompting your heart to begin something new, or to end something old, that you’re trying to put to the side — yet God continues to bring it back to your heart, like a wave brushing up onto the sand?

I didn’t realize that was happening to me, until I listened to  Josh Wilson’s new album That Was Then, This is Now.

Click below to join in a soul-honest podcast I recorded with friends recording artist Josh Wilson and Joe Brookhouse of Frequency.fm about what it means to say YES to God when we’re afraid.

I know it will inspire you to say YES to whatever God’s calling you to do today.   It will be time well spent. Promise.

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It’s easy to overthink what God’s inspired in you.

Over thinking is a way of self-defense for our hearts.  It keeps our hearts from breaking free. It keeps our hands from reaching out and our feet from moving forward to where God’s pointing us.

But, the curious thing about our hearts is this: God created our heart to be like a flame … to grow into fire within the soul of who He created us to be.

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It’s time for us to say YES to what God’s called us to do. No more waiting until we’re ready. Let’s do it afraid. Together with Jesus. And each other.

When I heard Josh released a new album #ThatWasThenThisIsNow, I wanted to hear about his journey to yes to God. Josh Wilson was one of the only recording artist I knew who publicly talked about his panic attacks two years ago.  Josh’s courage and trust in God to publicly tell his story inspired me to write Finding Spiritual Whitespace.

I’d love to hear about you. What is God prompting you to say YES to?

This Thursday – Saying YES

How is God calling you to say YES? What are the ideas? The changes? A new direction? Putting away the old?

Write a post and share it on this Thursday’s Beloved Brew Thursday Link Up.

“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.”
2 Timothy 1:6

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How is God calling you to say YES? What are the ideas? The changes? A new direction? Putting away the old?

Pull up a chair. Share a comment.

Write a post to share and link up on Thursday. Let’s pray for each other as we read each comment and leave ours.spiritualwhitespacebook

For more words of encouragement, order a copy of my book Finding Spiritual Whitespace.

That Was Then, This is Now

Josh’s songs continue to inspire me again to say YES to writing a new book — as well as some other ideas. I’d like to share them with you later this week on the Thursday post.

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Listen and enjoy this soulful conversation,

I encourage you to pick up Josh Wilson’s new album #ThatWasThenThisIsNow  and let it inspire your heart to say YES to what God’s calling you to do.

 

 

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  • Reply Nancy Ruegg August 24, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Such encouragement in this post, Bonnie. That Josh Wilson quote, and these words of yours–“No more waiting until we’re ready. Let’s do it afraid. Together with Jesus. And each other.”–are great inspiration for stepping out in faith. Thank you!

  • Reply Calista August 24, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    So true – overthinking is a way of self-defense for our hearts. I have done this so many times. But, I have to laugh at myself … if what I am overthinking is God inspired, then why do I feel I need to protect myself from the inspiration of God?!? So much food-for-thought here! Thank you.

  • Reply Bonnie Banks August 24, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    Oh my goodness but the Holy Spirit is moving on me with this post! I haven’t even listened to the podcast yet! It’s silly to be afraid. Yet I am always afraid of uncertain things in my future. It is definitely time for a change in my life. Still seeking for what I am supposed to be saying “YES” towards. A possible move that could take me away from my children and grandchildren? ONLY if I have certainty that God is there in the move. Thanks for this post. I have a humongous Spiritual steak to chew on for a while. 🙂

  • Reply Sharee August 24, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Thank you so much for this post Bonnie, it was exactly what I needed to read today when those ol’ insecurity monsters keep telling me I can’t do it…

  • Reply Bobbie Foster August 24, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Can I be honest…I am so afraid to do what I long to do and I feel that God is calling me to…this may sound silly…but I love to hula hoop dance to Christian music…I feel I have an anointing when I’m dancing…I want to share this joy and fun so much with sickly..hurting people…I just want to bring joy and Jesus to them…my biggest obstacle is my age…I m 62…and I let inner voices stop me…ex..you ‘re too old ..and this is for younger crowd…God help me to overcome…I would also like to teach..have a business …that’s scary also..pleae pray for me…and any ideas of where..how to start. ..thank you all..and God bless…

  • Reply Debbie Prater August 27, 2015 at 7:42 am

    I’m starting in a few weeks to teach an adult Sunday school class. It wasn’t planned. It was unexpected. But God has been preparing me for this new opportunity. I know He has equipped me and made me ready. I’m praying for His Spirit to teach me and reveal the wonderful things in His Word.

  • Reply Brenda August 27, 2015 at 8:00 am

    Wow, just listened to that interview. Loved that, thanks for sharing. Prayers for this fresh place you feel the Lord leading you into, Bonnie. I love the quote…and, I’m “doing it scared” right along with you today. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  • Reply bluecottonmemory August 27, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I think I’ve done everything worthwhile scared – because all new things are scary. Publishing my children’s books was scary – but God led me into it! Teaching again after being out 6 years? Scary, too! Mornings don’t scare me anymore – I’m used to them:)

  • Reply Debbie August 31, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I have been avoiding doing what I am called to do because it is a challenge to me, new technology and what if it doesn’t work and what if and what if and what if. I just glanced at your email, really did not read it through until today. But, I started to do it. I will share in more detail later because it is rough yet, but the fear has given way to so what because I am once again in my realm. I thought that it was lost to me and here it is. Thanks Bonnie.

  • Reply GRACE DOVALINA October 16, 2016 at 7:17 am

    I am 63 years old and have been an Exec. Dir. of a Victim Services Crisis Center for 14 years.. I recently decided it was time for me to return to my home town and be close to my sons and siblings. It has always been my dream to enroll in bible college. With that said, I have given my resignation effective the end of this year and plan to move 14 hours south to my old home town. I have no prospects of employment and at my age, realize it will be a challenge. However, I have a peace of about knowing this is what I am supposed to be doing. I APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL PRAYERS FOR GOD TO OPEN A DOOR OF EMPLOYMENT FOR MEL Thank YOU!

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