Even If He Doesn't, I Will Still Trust Him

My seasoned sister, have you ever prayed, believed, prepared, and obeyed God, only to discover that things didn't turn out the way you expected?

You believed God was able. You trusted Him to make a way. But what happens when His answer looks different from what you prayed for?

Will you still trust Him?

In Day 7, the final episode of our What If vs. Even If podcast mini-series, we're confronting the spiritual chokehold of conditional faith.

Through the powerful testimony of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we'll examine what it means to declare "But if not" and remain faithful to God regardless of the outcome.

Because there's a difference between believing God is able and believing God is obligated to do things our way.

Today's Scripture: Daniel 3:17–18 (KJV)

Today's Declaration: Even if He doesn't do it my way, I will still trust Him!

Join Minister Vicki L. Baker, your Kingdom Midwife, as we conclude this seven-day journey of breaking spiritual chokeholds and equipping you to move from called to commissioned.

Remember: The power of "even if" is not that we know how the story will end. It's that we've decided who we're going to trust while the story is still being written!

If you have been blessed by this episode, please subscribe,

I’d love to connect with you…

• Order your book ”Chosen, Chokeholds and Commissioned” Available on Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0h8OSX8H (copy & paste in browser)
• Join my Facebook group: From Pain To Paper - A Breakthrough Writing Circle For Christian Women 50+ (copy & paste in browser)
• Download my Free Gift To You: “The Story Breakthrough Starter Kit” - Story Breakthrough Starter Kit or go to vickilbaker.com (copy & paste in browser)
• Email: Hello@vickibakercoaching.com
• Website: vickilbaker.com

Even If I Can't See the Whole Picture, I Will Take the Next Step

My seasoned sister, have you ever felt God leading you toward something, but you hesitated because you couldn't see how everything would work out?

You want to obey, but you also want answers.

How will this happen? What will it cost? What if I make the wrong decision?

I've been there!

But what if your need to know every detail is becoming the very thing that's keeping you from taking the next step?

In Day 6 of our 7-day What If vs. Even If podcast mini-series, we're confronting the spiritual chokehold of the need for control and certainty.

Through Abraham's journey of faith, we'll examine what it means to trust God's direction when we don't have the entire plan, and why preparation should never become a permanent substitute for obedience.

Today's Scripture: Hebrews 11:8 (KJV)

Today's Declaration: Even if I can't see the whole picture, I will take the next step!

Join Minister Vicki L. Baker, your Kingdom Midwife, as we continue breaking spiritual chokeholds and equipping you to move from called to commissioned.

Remember: You don't need to see the entire road to take the next step God has illuminated!

If you have been blessed by this episode, please subscribe,

I’d love to connect with you…

• Order your book ”Chosen, Chokeholds and Commissioned” Available on Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0h8OSX8H (copy & paste in browser)
• Join my Facebook group: From Pain To Paper - A Breakthrough Writing Circle For Christian Women 50+ (copy & paste in browser)
• Download my Free Gift To You: “The Story Breakthrough Starter Kit” - Story Breakthrough Starter Kit or go to vickilbaker.com (copy & paste in browser)
• Email: Hello@vickibakercoaching.com
• Website: vickilbaker.com

Even If the Outcome Is Different, I Will Not Stop Trusting God

My seasoned sister, have you ever poured your time, money, energy, and prayers into something, only to be disappointed when the results weren't what you expected?

I've been there!

And sometimes the thought of trying again brings back everything we experienced the last time.

But what if yesterday's disappointment is keeping you from responding to what God is calling you to do today?

In Day 5 of our 7-day What If vs. Even If podcast mini-series, we're confronting the spiritual chokehold of fear rooted in past disappointment.

Through Habakkuk's declaration of faith, we'll examine how to acknowledge what didn't work, learn from the experience, and continue trusting God even when the outcome is different from what we expected.

Today's Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17–18 (KJV)

Today's Declaration: Even if the outcome is different, I will not stop trusting God!

Join Minister Vicki L. Baker, your Kingdom Midwife, as we continue breaking spiritual chokeholds and equipping you to move from called to commissioned.

Remember: You can be disappointed in an outcome without giving up your confidence in God!

If you have been blessed by this episode, please subscribe,

I’d love to connect with you…

• Order your book ”Chosen, Chokeholds and Commissioned” Available on Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0h8OSX8H (copy & paste in browser)
• Join my Facebook group: From Pain To Paper - A Breakthrough Writing Circle For Christian Women 50+ (copy & paste in browser)
• Download my Free Gift To You: “The Story Breakthrough Starter Kit” - Story Breakthrough Starter Kit or go to vickilbaker.com (copy & paste in browser)
• Email: Hello@vickibakercoaching.com
• Website: vickilbaker.com

Even If What I Have Seems Small, I Will Place It in God's Hands

My seasoned sister, have you ever looked at what you don't have and overlooked what God has already placed in your hands?

Not enough money. Not enough experience. Not enough connections. Not enough resources.

And before you know it, you've convinced yourself that you can't move forward until you have more.

But what if what you already have is where God wants you to begin?

In Day 4 of our 7-day What If vs. Even If podcast mini-series, we're confronting the spiritual chokehold of believing we don't have enough.

Through the story of the widow and her little pot of oil, we'll examine how focusing on what's missing can cause us to overlook the gifts, wisdom, experiences, and resources God has already entrusted to us.

Today's Scripture: 2 Kings 4:2 (KJV)

Today's Declaration: Even if what I have seems small, I will place it in God's hands!

Join Minister Vicki L. Baker, your Kingdom Midwife, as we continue breaking spiritual chokeholds and equipping you to move from called to commissioned.

Remember: Don't become so focused on what's missing that you overlook what God has already given you!

If you have been blessed by this episode, please subscribe,

I’d love to connect with you…

• Order your book ”Chosen, Chokeholds and Commissioned” Available on Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0h8OSX8H (copy & paste in browser)
• Join my Facebook group: From Pain To Paper - A Breakthrough Writing Circle For Christian Women 50+ (copy & paste in browser)
• Download my Free Gift To You: “The Story Breakthrough Starter Kit” - Story Breakthrough Starter Kit or go to vickilbaker.com (copy & paste in browser)
• Email: Hello@vickibakercoaching.com
• Website: vickilbaker.com

Even If I'm Starting Later Than Expected, God Can Still Use Me

My seasoned sister, who told you that your time was up?

Have you ever looked at your age and wondered if you've missed your opportunity to do what God placed on your heart?

Maybe it's writing that book, starting a ministry, launching a business, or finally pursuing a dream you've carried for years.

But somewhere along the way, you started questioning whether it's too late.

Here's something to remember: Your age may tell you how many years you've lived, but it cannot tell you what God is still able to do through your life!

In Day 3 of our 7-day What If vs. Even If podcast mini-series, we're confronting the spiritual chokehold of believing it's too late and discovering why your later years can still be fruitful years.

Today's Scripture: Psalm 92:14 (KJV)

Today's Declaration: Even if I'm starting later than expected, God can still use me!

Join Minister Vicki L. Baker, your Kingdom Midwife, as we continue breaking spiritual chokeholds and equipping you to move from called to commissioned.

Remember: You are not too old to be obedient to God, and your story is not over!

If you were blessed by this episode, please subscribe,

I’d love to connect with you…

• Order your book ”Chosen, Chokeholds and Commissioned” Available on Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0h8OSX8H (copy & paste in browser)
• Join my Facebook group: From Pain To Paper - A Breakthrough Writing Circle For Christian Women 50+ (copy & paste in browser)
• Download my Free Gift To You: “The Story Breakthrough Starter Kit” - Story Breakthrough Starter Kit or go to vickilbaker.com (copy & paste in browser)
• Email: Hello@vickibakercoaching.com
• Website: vickilbaker.com

Even If I Have to Stand Alone, I Will Obey God

My seasoned sister, have you ever shared something God placed on your heart, expecting encouragement from those closest to you, only to be met with silence, questions, or even criticism?

It can be disappointing, especially when you've spent years supporting everyone else's dreams and assignments.

But here's a question worth considering.

What if you've been waiting for people to approve an assignment God never asked them to approve?

In Day 2 of our 7-day What If vs. Even If mini-series, we're confronting the spiritual chokehold of fear of rejection and the need for approval.

We'll explore how waiting for the support, understanding, or validation of others can keep us from moving forward with what God has placed inside of us.

Today's Scripture: Galatians 1:10 (KJV)

Today's Declaration: Even if I have to stand alone, I will obey God.

Join Minister Vicki L. Baker, your Kingdom Midwife, for another heart-to-heart conversation as we continue breaking spiritual chokeholds and equipping you to move from called to commissioned.

Remember: Don't allow the absence of their support to become the absence of your obedience.

If this episode has blessed you please subscribe,

I’d love to connect with you…

• Order your book ”Chosen, Chokeholds and Commissioned” Available on Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0h8OSX8H (copy & paste in browser)
• Join my Facebook group: From Pain To Paper - A Breakthrough Writing Circle For Christian Women 50+ (copy & paste in browser)
• Download my Free Gift To You: “The Story Breakthrough Starter Kit” - Story Breakthrough Starter Kit or go to vickilbaker.com (copy & paste in browser)
• Email: Hello@vickibakercoaching.com
• Website: vickilbaker.com

Day 1: What If I Fail? | Even If I Fail, I Will Trust God Again

What have you talked yourself out of doing because you're afraid you might fail again?

Maybe you've stepped out before. You've invested your time, energy, money, and prayers into something you believed would work, but the results weren't what you expected.

Now, every time God places something new on your heart, those two little words show up: What if?

In Day 1 of our 7-day mini-series, What If vs. Even If, we're confronting the spiritual chokehold of fear of failure and examining how past disappointments can keep us from moving forward.

Through biblical teaching and heart-to-heart conversation, you'll discover why your last setback doesn't have to become your final chapter.

Today's Scripture: Proverbs 24:16 (KJV)

Today's Declaration: Even if I fail, I will trust God again.

Join Minister Vicki L. Baker, your Kingdom Midwife, as we continue breaking spiritual chokeholds and equipping you to move from called to commissioned.

Remember: Your past disappointment does not have to determine your next yes!

If this episode has blessed you please subscribe,

I’d love to connect with you…

• Order your book ”Chosen, Chokeholds and Commissioned” Available on Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0h8OSX8H (copy & paste in browser)
• Join my Facebook group: From Pain To Paper - A Breakthrough Writing Circle For Christian Women 50+ (copy & paste in browser)
• Download my Free Gift To You: “The Story Breakthrough Starter Kit” - Story Breakthrough Starter Kit or go to vickilbaker.com (copy & paste in browser)
• Email: Hello@vickibakercoaching.com
• Website: vickilbaker.com

My seasoned sister, what if the thing you keep asking God to change is actually causing you to slow down long enough to hear Him?

I’ve been sitting with Amos 4 and one sentence God repeats again and again:

“Yet you have not returned to Me.”

Whew.

Sometimes we’re asking God to restore what isn’t working, when He may be calling us to return to Him.

In this episode of From Pain to Paper, we’re talking about disruption, self-reliance, spiritual drift, and what it looks like to stop trying to fix everything long enough to ask:

“Lord, what are You trying to show me?”

Get your coffee, tea, or smoothie, your notebook and pen.

Let’s go

I’d love to connect with you…

• Order your book ”Chosen, Chokeholds and Commissioned” Available on Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0h8OSX8H (copy & paste in browser)
• Join my Facebook group: From Pain To Paper - A Breakthrough Writing Circle For Christian Women 50+ (copy & paste in browser)
• Download my Free Gift To You: “The Story Breakthrough Starter Kit” - Story Breakthrough Starter Kit or go to vickilbaker.com (copy & paste in browser)
• Email: Hello@vickibakercoaching.com
• Website: vickilbaker.com