God Already Knew The Obstacles You Fear

Send us Fan MailGod can show us the promised land and we still hesitate on the edge. That tension is the heartbeat of this message: we want the promise, but we keep replaying the obstacles. We’re sitting in Numbers 13, where the spies see a land overflowing with fruit and still come back overwhelmed by giants. It’s a painfully familiar picture of what happens when fear becomes the loudest voice in our head.We talk about what a “bad report” looks like today: focusing on everything that could go wrong, assuming God didn’t account for the bumps and bruises, and shrinking our calling down to the size of our insecurity. The line that stings the most is the one that exposes identity: “we saw ourselves as grasshoppers.” When self-doubt takes over, we start imagining other people’s opinions, comparing ourselves to someone who looks more qualified, and quietly retreating to what feels safe. That’s how we miss purpose, delay spiritual growth, and settle for less than God’s best.Then we pivot to what builds courage. Sometimes the crowd is loud, but faith still speaks. We’re reminded that God is a promise keeper, that He equips what He calls, and that we’re not walking alone. If you’re looking for Christian encouragement, faith for hard seasons, overcoming fear, and a mindset shift rooted in Scripture, this is your sign to stop staring at the giants and start moving toward your Canaan.If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review so more people can find this message.Support the showColette’s BioColette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives throughmotivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.Your Call to ActionRate and Review the show here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positioned-for-purpose-conversations-with-colette-marie/id1753166932Email: [email protected] your book HEREAbout Me: LEARN MORE HERE