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Jackelyn Viera Iloff

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Herausgeber: BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
Sprache: Englisch
Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2018

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I believe this book will inspire you to turn away from fear-based thinking to live a life full of joy. —ROMA DOWNEY, actor, producer, and president of LightWorkers Media What if you weren't afraid of other people's opinions or of failing? What if you knew how to use your faith to face your fears and break through to success? In What If You Could, Jackelyn Viera Iloff provides practical and powerful encouragement to help you: - Discover the authority and power of faith. - Destroy thoughts that attract what you fear. - Find freedom, joy, and comfort through faith. - Have courage beyond what you could ask or think according to His riches in glory! - Step out in faith with your whole heart.Jackelyn shows you how to push through fear and step into faith. You can accomplish great things and change your life! With God all things are possible. Don't let fear keep you from your destiny.

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There’s no question that fear is the greatest obstacle for millions of people, and it’s holding them back from discovering their ultimate purpose in life. That’s why Jackelyn Viera Iloff’s new book, What If You Could? Find Faith in the Face of Fear, is so timely and important. I’ve known Jackelyn for decades, and she’s one of the boldest people I know. Her confidence is remarkable, and it has opened amazing doors in her life. So if you’re hesitant to seize the moment, fearful of the future, or simply nervous about your next step—this book is for you. You’ll never look at your future the same way again.

—PHIL COOKE, PhD, filmmaker, media consultant, and author of One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do

Fear strangles our lives, and we’re often caught in its web without even realizing it. That’s why Jackelyn Viera Iloff’s new book, What If You Could? Finding Faith in the Face of Fear, challenges our thinking about what’s holding us back and shows us a powerful escape route. What are you waiting for? Read it today! You’ll never be the same again.

—KATHLEEN COOKE, cofounder of Cooke Pictures and The Influence Lab; author of Hope 4 Today: Connecting with God in a Distracted World

What If You Could? breaks down what it means to live in faith with unwavering clarity. As I read it, I experienced inexplicable tears, followed by gales of laughter and joy. I faced past sorrows, I welcomed forgiveness into my heart, I let go of crippling doubts, and I looked my “fears” straight in the eye. I felt grace, love, and connection—all more strongly and deeply. This book is an unfettered account of all that God needs us to understand about faith. The question “What is faith, and how do I live it?” is more meaningful than “What is the purpose of my life?” As when we understand and embrace faith, the purpose of our life is illuminated. What If You Could? is one of the most practical and spiritually empowering books of the last decade.

—GABRIELLE ALLEN, film and television producer, director, marketing and media strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and philanthropist

Jackelyn Viera Iloff’s book, What If You Could? Find Faith in the Face of Fear, is sure to be an encouragement to those seeking a real faith that can overcome real fear. Jackelyn shares unique insight that is sure to reach those seeking a faith-filled life. This book is a must-read.

—JAY SEKULOW, chief counsel, American Center for Law & Justice

Jackelyn has written a timely book for such a day as this. There is so much news and information around to create fear, but we find her sharing about finding faith in the face of fear. The stories she tells revolve around confronting fears but not on your own. Jackelyn has seen that when God calls us to do something, we need to trust Him because He has the best in mind for us. Be inspired and encouraged to see God take the “impossible” and turn it into the “I’m possible” by immersing yourself in this book and in the thirty-day faith-building verses.

—PETER IRVINE, PhD, author, speaker, and cofounder of Gloria Jean’s Coffees Australia

What If You Could? is a tremendous help in reminding us that God is there to help us in all that we undertake to do. Fear stands in the way, but faith in God causes us to excel and have peace. I salute you, Jackelyn, for a job well done!

—DODIE OSTEEN, cofounder of Lakewood Church, Houston, Texas

Jackelyn Viera Iloff has given us a blueprint, a personal manifesto that is so needed for those of us who have at one time or another been hamstrung by fear. I encourage you to not just read this great book, but sit with it, internalize it, and then apply its lessons to achieve the dreams God has in His heart for you.

—REVEREND JOHN GRAY, associate pastor, Lakewood Church, Houston, Texas

I love the title of this book, What If You Could? It communicates so eloquently how a faith-centric life can withstand the onslaught of the fear that permeates our personal and national narratives—a fear that has become the grid through which many people interpret how they live their lives. With keen biblical insights and personal stories, my friend, Jackelyn, helps illumine how a practical faith, centered on God’s Word and obedience, is the antidote to this obsession. Read this book! And release fear’s grip on your life!

—JOE BATTAGLIA, president of Renaissance Communications and author of The Politically Incorrect Jesus

Jackelyn Iloff’s book, What If You Could?, presents an understanding of faith in a simple, straightforward expression that will bring you to the core understanding of faith and how to appropriate it. I was struck at how many times I read something I already “knew,” but it resonated in such a way that it refreshed my spirit and comforted my soul. As you read this book, it’s important to understand this is not a theoretical effort. I’ve known Jaceklyn for many years—this is how she lives her life.

—JERALD BROUSSARD, managing director, Growth Advisors International, LLC

I believe this book will inspire you to turn away from fear-based thinking to live a life full of joy. Jackelyn brings God’s words to life through her stories and insights.

—ROMA DOWNEY, actor, producer, and president of LightWorkers Media

I know What If You Could? will be an encouragement and free many people to succeed in life.

—REVEREND CATHY DUPLANTIS, editor-in-chief of Voice of the Covenant magazine, television co-host, and senior pastor of Covenant Church, greater New Orleans

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WHAT IF YOU COULD?Find Faith in the Face of Fear

ISBN-13: 978-1-4245-5560-4 (softcover)

ISBN-13: 978-1-4245-5561-1 (e-book)

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Foreword by Joel Osteen

1THE POWER OF FAITH

2FAITH LIKE A MUSTARD SEED

3FAITH ISN’T FAIRY DUST

4FEAR ATTRACTS WHAT YOU FEAR

5FEAR DEFEATS YOU BEFORE YOU BEGIN

6FEAR AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH

7FAITH BRINGS FREEDOM

8FAITH PRODUCES JOY

9FAITH CALLS YOU TO ACTION

10FAITH GIVES COMFORT

11FAITH LEADS TO VICTORY

12FAITH IS TRUSTING IN GOD

Appendix: 30 Days of Faith-Filled Devotional Verses

Notes

About the Author

Foreword

By Joel Osteen

Without a doubt, fear is one of the most common yet destructive emotions we face. It is the enemy of our faith, oftentimes showing up when we face unpredictable situations like severe health issues, overwhelming financial difficulties, or failing relationships. If we are not mindful, fear can rush in and engulf us at a time when we need our faith the most. It is also the enemy of our destiny, paralyzing us and keeping us from reaching our dreams.

One time, a young lady approached me in great emotional distress asking for prayer. She had just been accepted to an Ivy League school, and she expressed to me her fear that if she enrolled in the school, she would be unable to compete with the smarter students. I knew the young lady’s family and was well aware of her academic achievements and extensive community service. She was a perfect candidate, yet she was filled with so much fear and doubt that she was seriously considering not taking advantage of the greatest opportunity of her young life. I prayed with her and then told her, “Both God and the school know your achievements and both of them think you’re smart enough.” She replaced her fear with faith and not only attended the school but graduated with honors.

Faith and fear have something in common: they both ask us to believe in a future that we cannot see. One asks that you believe that only bad things lie ahead, while the other asks you to believe that God holds you in the palm of his hand. One asks you to believe that nothing good comes from your present situation; the other asks you to trust in a God who promises you hope and a future. Clearly, these two futures cannot exist together; therefore, we must choose the one that will live in our spirit.

This is what David did when he said, “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4 KJV). When he spoke these words, David was being hunted by King Saul whose army was intent on killing him. Did he fear? Yes. But, he chose to replace that fear with faith and believe that God had a great plan for him. Notice that David does not say God delivered him from Saul, but that God delivered him from all of his fears. This was the important first step in allowing God to bring about David’s destiny. Ultimately, as we all know, David prevailed in his struggles and became the greatest king ever to rule over Israel.

The Bible says that God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love. This is an important Scripture for each of us to get down in our spirit, and it is a centerpiece of this book. In the twenty-five years that I have known Jackelyn Iloff, I cannot remember ever seeing her act out of fear. Yet, throughout her book, she speaks honestly about the many times she was forced to confront her fears, find her place with God, and allow Him to bring peace to her spirit. Her struggles, while private and hidden from view, were intense and real. Jackelyn is living proof that if you reach out to God in your time of worry, He will replace that spirit of fear with one of power and love and bring you to the destiny that He has planned for your life.

1 THE POWER OF FAITH

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

HEBREWS 11:6 NKJV

When I was a young woman, I had an opportunity to move from California to Washington, DC, to work on a presidential re-election campaign. I was thrilled at the idea of crossing the country and setting out on my life’s adventure as an adult. My future seemed bright.

From the time I was a little girl, God had given me an interest in politics. I used to sit with my dad and his friends while they debated the political issues of the day. I even piped in from time to time with my own opinion, and Dad and his friends smiled and said I was destined to be a lawyer someday. That was their way of saying I was precocious.

However, when the time came and a real offer was in front of me, I felt torn. I had never been away from my family. Three generations of strong women raised me. My great-grandmother, a wise, loving, patient woman who loved children and teaching, taught me at an early age the love of cooking. She helped me learn to read and write in two languages before I entered first grade. My grandmother was a modern role model, a smart and driven woman, a single mom, and the breadwinner for her family during a time when women were only seen as homemakers. My mom is and has always been someone I could count on as a steady influence in my life, a person who relies on her faith for everything.

But I am more like my dad in so many ways. We shared a love of politics, history, science, and good food. He taught me to stand up for myself and to be a responsible person. He convinced me I was capable of achieving anything I set my mind to do. And he showed me what it means to have a heart for those who are less fortunate.

The thought of leaving my family to set out on my own was exciting—but I was stuck as I pondered what might lie ahead. I didn’t want to leave my younger sister and brother either. I liked being their big sister and being available for them. I loved all my family. How could I leave them behind?

And yet I had been given the opportunity of a lifetime—to work in a political campaign and subsequently in the administration.

But what if I failed? How could I hold my head up if I came back with my tail between my legs? What if I was supposed to stay in California? What if I was getting in over my head? After all, I was going to a place where everyone had multiple degrees and was extremely well connected. I had none of that. My thoughts and fears were defeating me.

I had never shied away from making decisions. I’d had no trouble deciding where I would go to college, who I should date, which sorority to join, what classes to take, or for which jobs to apply. But this decision to leave California, which I thought had everything I could ever want, was a very big leap.

I prayed for an answer, but I wasn’t allowing myself to hear it in faith. I was stuck in the fear of, “What if I couldn’t?”

So I went to my parents’ house and sat on the bed with my mom. “What should I do?” I asked. She replied, “Go. If you don’t like it, you can always come back. But you’ll never know what God has for you if you don’t try.”

That was exactly what I needed to hear. I packed up two suitcases with as much as they would hold, and on January first, I landed at Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, ready to start my new adventure.

I never looked back.

That moment totally changed the path I was on. It led me to a huge change in my life and, as result, also affected other people’s lives.

I was asked to serve in the re-election campaign of one of the most admired and faith-filled presidents of our lifetime. I went on to serve in President Ronald Reagan’s administration at the US Department of Transportation and was part of the public affairs team that established the widespread use of the three-point seat belt and third-brake-light safety initiatives.

I have had many God-led opportunities to meet and work with highly regarded national leaders throughout my career. However, the best thing that happened to me while living in DC was that I met my husband and had my first child. And all of it happened because I stepped out in faith.

God has taken me places most people only dream of going, simply because I said, “Yes, Lord.” All the things I’ve accomplished happened because I took that first step even though I was anxious and fearful.

The more I relied on my faith, the more I succeeded. I have learned over my life that God is always faithful to His Word. Once I stepped out in faith, He was not going to leave me unarmed for battle. There were battles along the way, but in this fallen world we will always encounter battles.

He led me to two mighty men of God, Christian teachers John Osteen and Kenneth Copeland, and others who taught me how to stand on the Word of God and believe for what it said about me. I learned what it means to believe for what I pray. God has all the answers. He knows the end from the beginning, and He wants us to commune with Him so we can have all the promises that are in the Bible for us. Faith IS everything!

Faith is the key to accessing all that God has for us in His kingdom. Jesus said in Mark 9:23, “If you can believe, all things are possible” (NKJV).

Notice He says, “If you can believe.” Not if you will believe, or if you want to believe. He says, “If you are able to believe … really believe.” So if we don’t believe, if we operate in fear instead of faith, we cancel the possibilities. Faith is the opposite of fear.

Hebrews 11:6 says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. Without faith you can’t operate in His authority. We were created in the image of God. Until Adam and Eve walked away from God, we had power and authority from God. Through Jesus Christ we can reclaim that authority, but only through faith.

Can you even begin to imagine what God is sharing with us? Over and over He tells us how to live in victory while we live in this fallen world. And yet His words just wash over most of us, having no real impact because we haven’t studied His Word.

What if you really understood all that faith requires of you and all that faith delivers to you? All that faith is in you.

God is all-powerful and He is working on your behalf. He is fighting off powers and principalities that would hinder you. He is protecting you from evil. When you stand in faith, you can stand boldly and ask for whatever you need, knowing that He will fulfill those needs because you are His child. It means that He will dwell inside you if you allow Him.

First Chronicles 29:11 says, “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.” And if He lives in you, through faith, you can accomplish mighty works.

Having access to faith means you don’t have to believe the lies of the enemy or live bound by your inability to answer God’s calling. Your faith will allow you to do all that God has called you to do. You can use all the gifts He has given you and be victorious.

If you knew how powerful faith is, you would never allow fear or doubt to control you.

When God created the world, He spoke it into being. He created humans as spirit beings of light, to live in relationship with Him forever. When you walk in fear and turn away from God, you walk in darkness. When you accept the power of God’s faith in you, you no longer live in darkness.

The Bible tells us in 1 John 5:4 that we have the victory because of our faith. God is telling us that your faith is the victory! God’s plan has always been to grant you all authority and power. He made us in His image so that we could reign on this earth and do what He can do.

What if you could learn to use your faith to face your fear, to cast out doubt and unbelief, to break through to success and peace, and to do all that you are called to do in this life? Well, if you can believe all that God has told us about faith, then I believe you can live a successful life. With faith, you as a child of God are “thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:17 NKJV).