Confession #206 Mission: Possible – Won’t Be Little Faith

Confession #206 – Mission: Possible – Won’t Be Little Faith | Naima Lett

I’ve been leading a ‘MISSION: Possible’ 7-week bible study in Beverly Hills for artists and professionals on Sundays through our Hollywood Christian™ Ministries since November.

I’m deeply passionate about people doing what they are born to do and what God gifted them to do. Approaching 2012 seemed to be the perfect time to propel others forward in clarifying purpose and moving ahead with a plan. Also, the promise of a “Mission: Impossible 4, Ghost Protocol” movie night at the culmination didn’t hurt.

While preparing this study, I have been deeply challenged by my own Mission: Possible. I’ve known for quite some time why I’m here, and I’ve pursued my purpose with singular, laser focus. What is fascinating to me is how the manifestation of that purpose changes.

My life’s mission doesn’t change, but my assignments do. They seem to get more and more, well… impossible.

Sometimes, I really do feel like I’m hanging off a cliff with no net to catch me and no stunt double to take my place.

If I’m completely honest, could I wrestle with the same ‘little faith’ that hemmed up Jesus’ disciples? Could you?

Jesus’ recurring refrain to his disciples is “You of little faith. Why do you doubt?”

That is His response to his disciples’ fear when He calms a storm (Matt 8:23-27), walks on water (Matthew 14:22-33), casts out demons (Matt 17:14-21), and feeds 5,000 with 5 loaves of bread (Matt 16:5-12).

Jesus didn’t say, “You of no faith”. He wasn’t addressing those who did not believe in Him. He was talking to his followers, those who walked with him daily, heard him preach, saw Him heal the sick and raise the dead. He’s nudging his inner circle.

That’s when I realize I’m not alone when I temporarily panic because it feels like my boat is being overtaken by giant waves. I am in the company of disciples who eventually turned into great movers and shakers of the faith. There’s hope, still! :=)

Needless to say, I recently decided that for this next seemingly impossible assignment, I’m adapting the attitude, “Won’t be little faith!”

In other words, IF my mission is not successful (though I believe it will be), it won’t be because I had little faith.
I’m not so much believing in my own ability to accomplish the impossible. I’m trusting in the One who calmed the storm, walked on water and fed 5,000 with 5 loaves of bread. Surely, in Him, I can do what He’s given me a vision to do.

I’m moving forward.
Laying it all on the floor.
Going full throttle.
All in.
Will you join me?!
What’s your Mission: Possible?
Let’s decide, “Won’t be little faith!”

Naima Lett

Naima loves bringing stories to life, believes everyone should find a reason to dance daily, and savors every bite of her grandmother's bread pudding & sweet potato pie.