What If I Did It Wrong?

There are many times over the past few months that I’ve wondered… am I doing this right? I get little “thoughts” that try to manifest themselves into larger thoughts, that go something like this: What if someone doesn’t like what I’ve said? ~ What if someone confronts me about what I’ve written? ~ What if what I wrote starts an argument? ~ What if someone says I’m lying? ~ What if I’m doing it wrong? … Too many “what ifs.”

Let me clarify something. Each of those questions are random. Each one is not even true. Each one is straight from the father of lies, the devil. And he would like nothing better than to push me back into the black hole the Lord pulled me out of.

I’m writing this today because I truly feel that there is someone out there who is struggling with this very thing today. So I’m writing to let you know that yes, you will struggle. Yes, there will be times when things don’t go as planned. You will have bad days among the good days. But if God heals you of any malady you have carried or suffered, you ARE healed… in Jesus’ name! No one can tell you any different. You are masterpiece, created by God, and He has great things in store for you!

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago ~Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

God healed me in May 2012. Many long years of suffering mentally, emotionally, sometimes physically. He healed me. I don’t doubt that one bit. And He gave me this website right here to encourage each one of you who come to visit. Each day is a new day. Each day, His mercies are new. Each day it is up to me to claim the positive. Each day I claim the hope that He has given me. Do I feel His presence every day. No. But I know He’s there because His Word promises that He is.

So my friends, don’t let the enemy drag you down. Don’t let him get a toe hold on you. And whatever you do, don’t let anyone intimidate you or try to tell you that what you feel in your heart, or what you are doing is wrong. Because if God called you into it, God will see you through it. No one knows but you and God. I’m choosing to follow Him and go where He leads me. I hope you do, too.

Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. ~1 Corinthians 7:17a (NLT)

Shelley Wilburn

Shelley Wilburn has been writing since the age of twelve. She loves stories and adventures, and often finds herself getting into mischief with any one of her six grandchildren. She has written several articles and devotionals over the years for various newspapers, women's magazines, and newsletters. She has also co-authored devotionals. Shelley began writing full-time in 2012 after being healed of over 40 years of depression and anxiety. Using her love of writing, and wearing mismatched socks, Shelley has developed a unique ministry of encouraging others using biblical truths and stories from her own personal life. When not writing, you can find Shelley and her husband of over 30 years, D.A. zipping down the road in their newest adventure-maker, a bright orange, Mustang convertible Shelley has laughingly dubbed The Pony.