Exodus 4:10 But Moses pleaded with the LORD, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”

I don’t have enough money.
I’m too shy.
I don’t have a degree.
I’m too old.
I have too much going on in my life right now.

Like Moses, some of us have excuses as to why we can’t do what God called us to do. At the end of the day, any excuse is a form of fear by way of pride. Pride comes based on the thought of being embarrassed or looking foolish.

God knows our physical limitations and He knows our previous experiences. But, God is not asking us to do anything independently from Him. He plans to be with us every step of the way.

Knowing God is with us and will help us should ignite confidence and courage. With God by our sides, we can’t fail. Even the appearance of failure is not failure with God. We have all that we need and if there are any concerns along the way, we know He’ll perfect them (Ps. 138:8).

It’s God doing the work in us (Phil. 2:13). He simply needs a vessel to work through. Be bold as a lion, eliminate all excuses, and do what God called you to do.

Proverbs 28:1(b) …but the righteous are as bold as a lion.