Isaiah 61:1-3

Yes, I've been doubting. Not the system, for I know it works, but myself. My personal capabilities. It's called PFD (Post Function Disorder) amongst other things. But God is good, He is faithful, and He's banging at my door telling me I'm good enough, my fears are nothing He can't overcome and I shall succeed. Here's how I know.

He emailed me again.
On my drives to work I listen to CD's by people I look up to and mentor from in one way shape or form. They speak about freedom. About stepping up to the plate and taking control of your destiny, preparing security in an unsecure world, all with Christ's help and direction. I entered my J.O.B. and checked my email before getting started. This is what stared me in the face:

"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion -- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor."
-Isaiah 61:1-3

I just about cried. Chills ran up and down my spine. God is good. He is faithful. He will never leave me, nor forsake me. And apparently He likes to email.

Don't doubt yourself. If beach bums and pot heads can pull a 180 and become some of the most successful people, financially, spiritually and in their families, there's nothing saying the rest of us can't either!

Build Your Crown!


Freedom is NOT free.
FED 2009