What Qualifies You?
-An exclusive excerpt from Allen’s new book-
Are you waiting before taking on the project that God has been stirring in you? If so, what’s the reason behind your hesitation? There’s never a perfect time to do anything, but if you’re sensing God’s green light, why are you not moving forward?
Often, the root cause is a fear that we’re not qualified. Whether it’s self-doubt, hurtful words from those we trusted, or the enemy’s accusations, it can sound like this: Who do you think you are to try this? You’re not an expert on this topic. Far more qualified people have tackled this before you and better than you.
Don’t allow these lies to derail you. True creativity isn’t dependent on a degree or reserved for a specialist. No person or organization has been appointed the gatekeeper of God-given creativity.
God infuses us with gifting and then beckons us to step into it. His invitation isn’t based on our qualifications. He doesn’t ask for our credentials up front. As our Creator, he simply asks us to pursue our passions together with him through the pain, the questions, and the unknowns.
He qualifies those he calls. That’s the way it’s been since time began. But we must say yes and take the leap of faith. When we do, God then brings others alongside us to help shape and sharpen our work.
Create from that space of wonder rather than wondering if you are qualified.
As important as this breakthrough is, there are other ways that words spoken about us or against our creative efforts can keep us stuck. It’s worth taking a second pass on this topic.
(From The Creativity Glitch: How to Stop Being Stuck, Find Your Groove, & Create with God.Copyright © 2026 Allen Arnold.)
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