As a kid, grocery shopping with my mom was like a treasure hunt. My little eyes were drawn to everything I wanted. And it was exciting to make a mad-dash to their current location and successfully re-house them to my cart. I wasn’t concerned with what we needed for the house; I didn’t care what my moms budget was, and I definitely wasn’t checking in with her carefully written grocery list. Anything that caught my eye, I’d pick it up and toss it into the basket.
Very bold.
Very entitled.
I didn’t wonder if my mom had enough money to pay for it—I just knew the process was simple: put it in the basket, take it up front, and like magic, everything we wanted would end up in a bag, ready for the ride home.
But somewhere along the way, worry, fear, and uncertainty crept in like thieves on a mission to rob me of my confidence. Soon enough, I found myself spiritually looking at the things I wanted but talking myself down before I could even reach out to grab them. Thoughts like, “You don’t have enough to maintain that, so you can’t have it.” Or, “You haven’t been working hard enough to want this, so you don’t deserve it.” Or even, “You’re barely sticking to your current commitments—how dare you ask God for more like this!” And before I knew it, I was standing at the checkout line, my basket nearly empty but oddly heavy with the weight of doubt. And I don’t remember reaching for unworthiness, but somehow, it settled into my basket. And I ended up paying for it, even though it wasn’t on my list.
Now I’m asking myself, “What happened?” When did I forget that I serve Jehovah Jireh, the Lord, my Provider?! When did I forget that the wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as lions? I don’t know when I started letting fear hold me back, but I know this is where it stops.
So here I am, coming boldly to the Throne of Grace! This time, I’m tossing everything God promised me into the basket—no hesitation. And I’m heading to the front like it’s already paid for. My peace is going in the basket. My joy is going in the basket. My financial success is going in the basket!
Don’t hand me a bill! My Father told me I could have this! And I’m not negotiating or asking for permission—it’s already mine!
Journal Prompt
What have you left on the shelf because the enemy keeps talking you out of what God has already said you could have?
Proclamation
Lord, restore my confidence and boldness as a child of the Most High!
Closing Reflection
Imagine yourself strolling through the aisles, loading up your cart with everything God promised you. Without fear or doubt, picture yourself taking hold of this season where you get it ALL.
Now thank the Lord for it, and walk in it!
This post was submitted by Sparkle Williams who is a child of God, Mother, YouTuber, Actress, Entrepreneur...and now a certified HolyFlow Ambassador! As believers we're called to disrupt the atmosphere, and I intend to do just that...with HolyFlow! I hope to remind women everywhere that they're a worthy of peace, joy, love and success.
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