Marshall Brown - August 23, 2026

Dealing with Negative Responses

Sometimes we sense a calling from God to make a change in our lives, stop a hurtful habit, give more, or step into an opportunity to help someone. But even when we’re convinced God is leading us to take action, there may still be challenges to overcome. We may face people who criticize or judge us, tell us we’re wasting our time, or convince us we’re going to fail. So what do we do when our sense of calling is met with negative reactions? How do we tune out the critics and doubters and keep moving forward with the purpose God has placed on our hearts?

Scripture References: Nehemiah 4:15, Nehemiah 4:8, Nehemiah 6:4, Nehemiah 4:1-3, Nehemiah 6:9, Nehemiah 2:19, Galatians 5:16, Acts 13:45, Proverbs 16:9, Mark 2:22

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