Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. — John‬ ‭14:27

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Another great morning from the OATH desk, y’all.

𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇 > 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫.

Fear holds so many folks back. Fear of not being good enough. Fear that they aren’t qualified. Fear of failure. But here’s something to remember : God doesn’t call those who are qualified, He qualifies those who are called. In 2013, when Regina and I were called to start OATH, we knew more about rebuilding the space shuttle carburetor with a set of Dollar Store steak knives and a can of Flex Seal than we did about running a nonprofit ministry. We felt like Noah on day 20 haha. But, when we stepped out on faith and trusted the Lord and His calling, He began putting people in our path that knew the answers and the way. Our fear lessened as our faith increased. Our faith increased as our doubts lessened. God had His way in a way that only God could. Instead of worrying ourselves to pieces by trying to solve the issues ourselves, we put God in the middle of it all and gave it all to Him. Thy will be done, Lord. And it was! Regardless of what you’re facing today or this week or even this month or this year, put God in the middle of it. Remove your own will and replace it with that of the Lord. Let Him do what He does, according to His own plan and timing. I promise, you will 𝐧𝐨𝐭 regret it!

Have a blessed day, folks. Thank the Lord for His protection. Thank Him for His guidance. And don’t forget to thank Him for allowing us to see another of His beautiful days‼️

With love and grace,

Gary Bartels

Founder, Executive Director and the first disciple of OATH

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God, thank You for Your promise of peace. I may face uncertain and frightening things in this life, but I know You are bigger than my problems. As I walk with You today, help me to remember that no matter what I encounter, You are good. You are enough, and that brings me peace. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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