What if you already have everything you need to start? In this episode, I’m sharing why waiting for perfect keeps us stuck, how God meets us after we step out in faith, and what it looks like to begin with what’s already in your hands. If you’ve been holding back because the timing doesn’t feel right—this one’s for you. You’re closer than you think.

After surrendering to God’s vision (Episode 1), the next step is obedience—even when you don’t feel ready. I share my personal story of waiting for the “perfect” podcast setup (studio, equipment, aesthetics) and how God showed me to start with what I had: an iPhone and a mini microphone. Once I obeyed, He provided everything else.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE:

• Why we delay obedience waiting for “the right conditions”

• How God provides AFTER the step of faith, not before

• Practical steps to start with what you have right now

KEY SCRIPTURES:

Nehemiah 6:3 - “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down”

Zechariah 4:10 - “Do not despise these small beginnings”

Habakkuk 2:2 - “Write the vision and run with it”

Exodus 14:15 - “Tell the Israelites to move on”

TOPICS COVERED:

• Overcoming perfectionism in business and ministry

• The faith principle: obedience unlocks provision

• Biblical examples: Nehemiah

• How to inventory what you already have

• Stop comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle

• Setting a start date and committing to imperfect action

• Why God doesn’t bless the plan—He blesses the obedience

THE CHALLENGE:

What’s ONE thing you can do THIS WEEK with what you already have?

• Record the first video

• Send the first email

• Post the first piece of content

• Reach out to the first potential client

• Write the first chapter

Don’t wait for perfect. Start messy. Start scared. Start small. Just START.

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