Stop waiting for the world to catch up to what God already knows about you. Take your seat, speak your truth, and realize that you aren’t there because you’re lucky — you’re there because you’re called.
God: I’ve been saving a seat for you.
You: Where?
The seat is yours. It’s been yours all along.
– Jacqueline Whitney
God: At the table you’re afraid you don’t belong at. The one you keep dismissing because you don’t think you’re qualified. The one you assume is meant for someone else.
You: What if I’m not enough for it?
God: I wouldn’t have saved you a seat if you weren’t meant to sit in it. I don’t make reservations for people who aren’t supposed to be at the table. Stop questioning whether you belong. I already decided you do.
You: Other people will think I don’t deserve it.
God: Let them think what they think. Their opinion isn’t on the guest list. You don’t need anyone’s approval to sit where I’ve placed you. The seat is yours. It’s been yours all along.
You: I’m scared to take it.
God: I know. But the fear isn’t proof you don’t belong. It’s just discomfort because you’ve spent so long believing you didn’t deserve to be at tables like this. Walk in. Sit down. Take the seat. You’re not an imposter. You’re an invitation that finally said yes.
Jacqueline Whitney is the author Held: A 50 Day Devotional For Parents and All That You Deserve.
