How To Deal With Your Paralyzed Potential | Tim Ross 

“Paralyzed Potential” is self sabotage. Even on a personal aspect. So many of us are beautiful, smart, God driven individuals but we’re afraid to leave others behind who don’t align with us. It’s important to seek more in community as well. Go & align yourself with people who are like minded. Gotta get out there & network, have lunch, go to church, go out with out with some new people. 2023 is the year of abundance in all aspects of life.

My wife pushed me to do just what you said “Put that cake out fam” and I’ve been operating a veteran owned miniature Bundt cake business for 2 years. Trials and tribulations but I continue….Cake Boy Cakes LLC will be shipping nationwide this year!!!!

I’m 44 third semester nursing student. Being scared made me wait this late. Now I’m motivating other 40 plus women to seek out dreams and goals. Better act like you still alive!❤❤ love this

I listened to this message in my car on a road trip yesterday. My Lord! it moved me into action!!! I came home created and publish my first video on youtube today. Is it perfect? No! But I was obediant to the call of God on my life. Thank you Tim Ross for your passion and moving this Mama to action.

This is so powerful!!! My youngest told me, “ You gotta do something!” I said, “What?? What am I good at??” She said, “You have a lot of talents and gifts. Just do something!!” I began my podcast and speaking on social media inspired by the words from my precious child’s mouth. Out of the mouths of babes🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I love the statement "what we called failure God called findings " thank you for allowing the holy spirit speak to you

This hit me pretty hard… I definitely feel paralyzed in life not moving towards the direction that I want to be moving in. I needed to hear this for sure. I hope other people can conquer their dreams this year.

"I know I'm dope at something. I don't know what it is, but I'm gonna figure it out!" 🙌🏾

I am not a religious person so sometimes preachers messages miss me. Sometimes I feel like i have to push pass judgment to get the word. However, this right here...This is a word. Thank you good brother, I needed to hear this.

He’s preaching! It’s a mental thing. You really have to jump and trust God to do the rest. The time is now 🙌🏽

“somebody wants a slice of cake fam” i got chills whew thank you for this message i needed the extra push!

You got me at “ If you don’t put out that cake fam.” Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to smack me upside the head. I needed that.

You are also using the skills you developed in those endeavors right now- the rapping, the comedy, and speaking- all in this pod. You are really inspiring me to see everything I have done is preparation for my next assignment. Thank you.

It can’t be a coincidence that I ‘stumbled’ upon this video. “Paralyzed Potential…put something in the ground!” Thank you for this! I hear you, Lord! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

Moses was reluctant too. He felt he couldn't speak well enough. But Moses, with Aaron, began. Such a great podcast. He reminded me of the Moses story so much. I'm going through major changes due to repentance. Sometimes I feel frozen in fear. Sometimes I'm on fire with faith. All the people I associate with are changing around. I'm learning God's word, again. What a gift this podcat/talk/show was. Love and prayers from California.

The way the Holy Spirit will speak to you through people is forever a blessing. Second person same message, now it’s time I stop being scared, move in faith, and produce fruit!!! Thank you so much for this powerful word of encouragement!

Only 6 minutes in and this interview has already spoken to my soul! The cake reference took me out 😂. Message received! I’m working on stop being a perfectionist, overthinking, and to just execute. I have been talking about launching a podcast for 2+ years, yet I pray for God to lead me in my purpose. So many signs to just do it! Blessings to you and thanks for sharing this message!

“I know I’m dope at something” I felt that.. I was just asking the Lord how do people become confident and I came across this.

There are no words for how convicted I am listening to this. #obedience

2 mins in.."We want to come out the gate good, instead of coming out the gate with God". Whew. That was a word right there.

I cannot express how much this help me. I often get social anxiety and I am afraid to step out of my comfort zone but this video has encouraged me so much that it’s OK to fail because failing equals success. I just have to plant a seed and watch it grow, and if it fails, I can try again. I don’t want my past to limit me from doing some thing God wants me to do. I never wanna be afraid to do something forgot even if I’m scared to do it because he’s gonna be right there with me So thank u sm💗😭

This just removed the chains ⛓️ of me feeling stuck thanks you for letting Holy Spirit lead you in delivering this message. My favorite part was when you said you can be humble and confident at the same time 🙌🏾🦾🦾🦾🦾

My punk ahh was just sitting up there crying in front of all my products God ever helped me make and my cousin sends me this. Me still crying and saying I feel dead inside. I let this play. BOYYYYYYYY I got up so fast 💨 “girl if you don’t stop sleeping on what I instilled you and create!” Is all I heard. God is the greatest. He never gives up on us and he will give us our gifts to give us better gifts. We just have to be open and present 🎁

I don’t know how I came across this video, but “paralyzed potential” has been a theme in my life. I finished writing a novel two years ago, and then I edited it, and edited it some more, and then some more, but that’s it. I’ve been too fearful to put it out there because rejection in other areas has really maimed me the past few years. This week, I received so many signs to get back into the writing, including you. Thank you for having the courage to push past perfection and let yourself shine 🤍💚

It does seem like everyone has it all together , I get motivated by seeing others do the things I like but then I look at their tools , the obvious money they had to purchase and set up everything and then instantly I’m like i don’t have enough to start. Thank you for a different perspective brother

This is Everything! I low key know its offensive to sleep on what GOD is telling me to do. Ready to get this "cake" baked and served. Thank you so much for keeping it real.

You can't innovate without failure. That sat heavy with me. Thank for this. I appreciate this POD. I just started listening to you a few days ago and this...this right here landed on my lap.

This is two days late but so glad I heard it. I can literally say I’ve failed and finally conquered what I was after. But to Pastor Tim you preached for Pastor Michael Todd on July 24,2022 on Lazarus. The next day my daughter who watches Transformation church called me, she asked if I had heard of you and I said yes, I’ve watched a few of your sermons, she said well he called your name. I asked her are you sure, she said yes I’ll send you the clip. She sent the exact clip and said to me, it doesn’t make sense to me but here it is. I listen to the clip then went back and listened to the entire sermon. At the end of the sermon you called two names… you said there is a Tawanna and a Tawanda two names very similar but different. You said this kept you up and you had to say this… the Lord said come out. Paraphrasing you said he wants you back to himself. He wants you to come out he has a purpose and a plan for your whole life. That night I told her, it wouldn’t make sense to you, it was for me! It made perfect sense to me, the titles alone ( He can get me out of here) was enough for me. For 10 months I had been praying asking God when it was time for me to quit my full time contract job and go full time in my private practice for counseling. Well long story short, I placed my resignation that next day July 25th my last day was on Sept 9,2022. I had to give a 45 day notice. It was hard for others to understand why I was leaving off of a world I heard. I was even told you will see how it is and you will be back. I did exactly as you mentioned on this sermon. I stepped out and started a business. I launched my full time practice on the 12th of September. Does it feel daunting? Yes, do I have my good days and bad days yes, but I am leaning on his word and promises. Asking for continued prayers as I’m seeking a spot for an office. As always. Great word! Praise and thanks be unto God as he will always cause us to triumph!

“If you wait to be good before you start, you’ll never start anything”. Whew thank you sir

Love it Tim. I see failure as working out your faith. Just like working out in the gym to build muscles, you push your talent/potential muscles to failure so they'll recover, get strong and bigger. Keep reppin' and let's endure til' the end fam!! From another creative, I'm glad I stepped in the room for this one. Fire Tim!!

“Don’t despise a day of small beginnings. Put something out!”

Really enjoyed this message! The idea of perfection is debilitating and keeps me from producing. 2023, I’m really striving to produce rather than perfect. Thanks for this message once again

This was much needed!! I am in the process of starting my own healthy food restaurant and seen someone else grand opening and immediately got discouraged!! I don’t have all I need but I’m definitely going to give it my all!! Thank you for sharing these encouraging words🤗

I can relate to failing. I’ve aimlessly held jobs that don’t sit right with me, and I deal with unpleasant behaviors directed at me almost daily at work. I’ve loved creating art for as long as I can remember, and I make beautiful artwork’s and I have plenty of them where I’m like… no I messed up here or I started fixating on details too soon, so the proportions are wrong. I barely put anything on Etsy, but it’s there. No one buys it, but I fight the fears sometimes. My client commissioned someone to help make a graphic then put it on tee’s and was able to sell it to those they know. I don’t know how I feel about that… my client made money from someone else’s work. However, I see my paralyzed client selling things here and there on the side of their occupation while I work as a caregiver making chump change. I’ve viewed my job as a temporary purpose from the beginning; I can still see the beauty in what I do, and there’s some good days. I’ve been trying to work on limiting mindsets and issues that result from my upbringing because I do feel like I’m the one who’s stopping myself. My bf tells me to sell my art because it’s my passion yet I’ve heard that people who turn hobbies into a career might loose interest in it. I won’t know if that applies to me unless I try more

This is directly to me. I just started to realize the enemy was lying that God wanted me to wait to share my full testimony and other prophetic words. I felt I needed to be a more elevated version of myself so that people can see God on and in me more.. I've only been saved for a year and I'm still wearing the clothes from before I got saved. I'm not in my word daily and stop going to church every Sunday. So religion has me feeling unqualified to share the Gospel to a large group. So my sizzle, sizzled out. I even got asked to do a interview about some of my story and I declined. I've been feeling lately that I'm tripping and may be a little scared to look crazy like a fool. Especially since ex's and their new wife's and family I cut off are watching me. To them I seem crazy talking about God because they know the old me and to the believers my style, make-up and confidence distract them from the word. While writing this I just had a thought to start making videos with a towel on my head and a robe on in bed then. Idk but I'm not afraid to fail. I'm afraid to not be obedient to God. 123 I'm ready to go 💃🏾.

This was right on time. I have college degree in business management but started working in school systems Bc of kids and I am good at it. But when it came to taking exam I failed it 6 times, than I tried to used my business degree but no doors open thinking God closed the door. So know I’m discourage and not sure what god wants me to do. I have a lot of things I want to try… 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🙏🏽

I just found your channel and I’m happy for it, awesome content! This video is the additional motivation I needed. Put off college for six years, start back Jan 3rd 2023, to finish and receive degree in Computer Science. New subscriber!

this came to me right on time. woke up with the question in my head.."why are you scared of success?"

Wow the more I listen to this the more I see myself! I have had so many ideas I’ve tried over the years. I had one “friend” say when I had another finding😂” what are you gonna do now?” it was such in a demeaning way like a “yeah right you not going nowhere or do nothing”. So, I am going to continue to obey God and get over my Paralyzed Potential. Thank you! You helped me tremendously. I’m going to be dope at something!

I’m praying for everyone on here that you go out and have the courage that God gave you to pursue your dreams and if you fail just keep going until you realize this ain’t it and like Tim said “It’s not a failure but a finding”. Be the child of God want you to be

This video was in my “Watch later” and with almost 200 saved videos, this one random came to the surface, I watched and when I say God is right on time. I’ve been sitting on what I felt God told me to do for almost 2years due to me being afraid and as a recovering perfectionist, I wanted all my ducks in a row before starting. God has been revealing to me reasons why my potential was paralyzed and I still didn’t budge because I fear failure. I fear I will fail and then I will fail God and His the children He wants me to reach. But this here was that push I needed. Thank you Spiritual Cousin Timmy! 🙏🏽

I literally was journaling (finally being obedient to God telling me to "WRITE IT DOWN") about what I'm going through during my pruning season and this message is speaking to me! Thank you so much!

The section about confident humility just got my whole life together. That broke a stronghold in my mind. God is really using you sir. Thank you.

This message spoke to my heart and soul💛🙌🏾💛

“If you don’t start pushing that cake” Lmfaoooo I hear you! ❤

I'm glad I came across this video. These are the exact excuses I have. I need to get busy. GOD is consistent. HE keeps on showing up with confirmations

Not even a religious person but this was much needed. Thank y'all so much !!!

I so needed this. I so feel like quitting but I keep going because I believe in the gift God gave me. I know one day one of my books are going to be bestsellers. God didn't give me anything mediocre. He gives the best gift. The more I write, the better I get. Don't give up y'all. Don't quit on yourself. Gifts are not birth in its mature state, even though they are so great. We have to grow into them. Our character and personality needs to match up. God wants to get resilience out of us. He wants humility out of us. Failing is necessary. It prunes us. It's not always easy...but God! Thank you sir.

“The weight is too much to wait” Thankyou for this. Found the pod last night where you sent a message for men. A disciplined man = women’s body’s are safe = children are safe = family’s moral goes up. Which I loved! This morning with personal things heavy on my mind, this pops up on my timeline & just like that.. clarity. The older I get I’m realizing god never misses. Timing always on point. Thankyou again god bless!

I wouldn’t call it a failure either. I’m learning that all the things that you have in you and try helps out the calling. Your comedy and rapping skills along with others help with your podcast. I just started a daycare and my managerial, bookkeeping and photography has helped with my business. I definitely understand 100 percent. I was mad that I did each thing and it didn’t take off. But God put childcare providing in me and I was sooo scared because I had what I thought was my dream job. Needless to say I was obedient and my kids are napping as I type😊

Dropped a tear listening to this, some days are harder than others. But we here to stay!

Thank you for this. I had been diagnosed with ADD as a child and never grew out of some of the symptoms. I have tried multiple things and failed. Thought it was part of the ADD and it might be but I have not given up on trying and doing. I’ll stop saying trying cuz I was doing it, whatever it was. I failed either because I ran out of money or didn’t allow myself the time due to laziness after working a job. Many ideas come to mind and they are great. The on going execution of things and consistency hasn’t been thoroughly developed yet. I know something will stick, I will be committed and develop the consistency to establish it. There’s so much I want to do though and distractions have become villains in my life. I loved this podcast. Thank you so much. 👏🏾❤️

I listen to this on monday mornings to get my day started in my business. helps me push pass the fear forreal lol thank you for this

I needed this… have recorded and deleted; posted and deleted… perfectionism is the thief of destiny in my world. This message got me all the way together. Obedience! Wow…thank you 🙏🏾

Loved "What you call failure, I call findings!" 👌💯🔥🙏 22:09

Lol "Rough around the edges" so needed these days. I'm a stay at home mom of 4 and I connect to that. Lol! God bless you and this ministry.

I’m 4 days late to this … But you sir are all in my house… I’m dope at something 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Confidently Humble

Ugh the talk I needed!!! Thank you God for always helping me push through. This message is such a blessing and came exactly when I needed……… thank you !!!!!

Woke up broken and confused. This message found me by God's Grace. This message just revived my spirit in a way I cant explain. God bless.

This episode is speaking to me in ways I did not know possible! Plus you showing us your 'failures /findings' was so humbling, I will go down and do the same to mine..because I have given up so many times but this was so encouraging. Thank you! You were a C student..but you believed you would be DOPE AT SOMETHING!! This right here SPOKE TO ME👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Pastor Tim this message was spiritual alignment! I'm still chewing on this! You may need to run this back with a part 2!!!

This message was soooooo awesome! I don't know why we feel we have to have it all together...there's such a blessing in failing that we need to keep in mind! As I listened to your EP, I thought about all the times I failed at things that taught me sooo much! Like literally if it wasn't for them failures I wouldn't be who I am today 🙌🏾 key thing you said was trying...because you tried you now have knowledge you didn't have before...there's value you in that!!! Again great message! Im sharing this link to ALL my friends!

I just prayed this morning about god helping me unlock my potiental sap I can go after my dreams…. This video popped up on my fyp I NEEDED THIS. Thank you brother, Hod be with you

First time listener and LOVED this. Everything about it, the confidence, the boldness. Just do. So many things I want to do and feel like God has given me the talent to do, but I'm scared at times if this is what God wants me doing in this season. Then fear sets in. Thank you for this.

“Get that cake out fam.” Hallelujah 😂🔥! Thank you for this message!

I can’t tell you how much this clip encouraged me to continue doing my Pop Talk Podcast. I laid it down but I hear God telling me to pick it up and continue the work! Big thanks for to you for sharing your story. #ImNotAlone 🙏🏾

Thank you for this. It popped up on my feed nd I needed this message. I stopped recording LIVES and podcast episodes because no one was watching and subscribing.

I stumbled on this podcast.. HAVE NEVER been into podcast.. I was so blessed to hear one how you spoke about your relationship with your wife, GODS impossible with you which included your salvation and your delivery is DOPE! Praise GOD you had the GO to jump out.. Fam! I am blessed by every podcast I have listened to! Thank you for being obedient.. Bless

I love that!!! That wasn’t another failure… it was another finding (of what is not for me) onto the next adventure

I don't believe things happen for no reason. I stumbled across your message (this is my 1st time listening). Everything that has been shared is an answer to Ponderings I had earlier today. I've been "waiting for the right time" to do what God is callf or my life. This was Rema. I'm grateful!

Honestly once you start looking at from a perspective that whatever you do whether you fail or not ,it’s a part of your legacy it allows you to understand your journey from a space of exploration

This is so dang inspiring. I’m about to get up and do something!!!!

I’m new here , I just started watching a few weeks ago. I can honestly say god brought me to you , and it’s changed my heart and my life ! I was struggling for a lonnggg to in silence never wanting to talk about anything! I found god started reading his word everyday since Oct of last year ! My life has changed in soo many ways ! So thank you for these videos they keep me strong and keeps me always searching for god !

You got bars, Tim Ross! I did not realize that you had an album. Thanks for sharing. Also, this sermon/ word of wisdom is timely. Thank you.

Brother, this was powerful stuff, you ever get goosebumps when something falls on your lap and you didn’t know you needed it. This is it. This popped up my feed and damn blessing my Friend. You have a new follower

Thank you for this word! I love it “ Coming out the gate with God” Wow. You just don’t know how much I needed this! May the Lord continue to bless you. I’m super excited for 2023

“If you don’t start Slangin’ these doggon’ cakes!! SOMEBODY wants a slice of cake, Fam!!!” 😂😂😂 Maaaaaannn!! This video is everything!! So powerful!!

You know. This is super timely. I’m stumbling into the water myself. My first episode is live on RU-vid. my very first step into sharing what i feel God has for me to help others. It’s weird. I’ve been paralyzed for a long time. In so many ways because it’s not just right. But here I go for the benefit of others.

Thanks for being so vulnerable and sharing your “failures”.

No cap that song was dope🔥 Good stuff. Really needed this content. Speaking tomorrow, Pray for me!

After this I feel like my dad just gave them one of the best, most inspirational lectures of my life. ON TIME WORD.

Sir.. I’m three days late but had this in my watch later videos. The way this blessed me!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you brother. I hope to join you on your podcast one day. My husband and I are starting one. It’s so many things that God gave me and I was fearful but not anymore. Bless you!!

Powerful. Confirmation. This is called "digging into your potential, and not taking it to the grave ". Don't be like that servant that dug into the earth and took his one talent to the grave.

Tim, thank you so much for this! This spoke to me in a BIG way! God bless!

Wow! I just thank God for your obedience and for sharing this message. It's not a coincidence that I heard this message today and I know it was from God. It has been placed on my heart to start a podcast and I have been paralyzed by fear. This word has truly set me free 🙌 If there are any additional resources or tips you can share, it would greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I needed this! "What we called failure, God called findings." Man.....stuck. "Put it out there." Supa stuck. Geez! May God continue to bless you and your endeavors.

This was the greatest podcast I’ve ever heard. I love how real you are thank you 🫶🏻

Wow I'm glad I've found this podcast it came so randomly, I've been passionate about my art for years, can draw and airbrush and been waiting for having the right equipment and cameras to do a RU-vid channel and this just confirms to me that I have to TRY atleast been holding back for too long. Big Thank you to you Tim Ross blessings to you and yours 🙏🏾

I feel this too! I feel like I’m DOPE at SOMETHING!!! Plus you just spoke to my heart when you said you don’t have a college degree! That’s been my emotional struggle! I am completely encouraged today!!! Thank you for the confirmation🙏🏾✝️!

My husband can really use this message but he only speaks Spanish 🥺🥺 I’m going to do my best to deliver the message because 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 we need it

What y’all call failures, I call findings. ::runs out:: I’ve heard these things over and over…but thank you for continuing to share this and being vulnerable. I needed to hear this again. Been wanting to start things but don’t because I want to come correct, “be good at it” yet I don’t start nothin. Thank you for challenging me and speaking facts. Much love from Orange County, CA fam!!!

Failures are Findings🔥

28:30-29:00 was a gem.. “what seemed like a failure, was just out of season” 🔥

Great word !!! Straight FACTS 👏👏Thanks Pastor Time

I am in a larger music ministry in a big church, I have been there for close to 2 years now but I have been hiding because I felt and indeed knew my voice wasn't good as others...Interestingly God wants me here because He knows how much I like singing but on getting to this particular church I lost it folks!...There were so many better sonorous singers and I really wanted to leave, I couldn't..Then God answered my prayers but I cried out for mercy to stay because I desperately wanted to sing...He heard, but I tried singing, wasn't chosen...I've not given up but I want to try again even though it feels uncomfortable

You get a word from The Lord and you go. That's it. Just gonna share a piece of my story and hope it helps someone. I got burnt out from teaching high school math after 8 years. I got a new position as a testing coordinator. It was pure hell. I ended up doing so much work alone at that school, I hated getting up every day. I was thankful for life, but I hated going to that place. I felt isolated, mistreated and disrespected daily. On the side, I was working my craft business and tutoring business. Everyday God was telling me, if you can do this work for someone else alone, you can grow your business alone. I pushed through the school year and left. Didn’t look back. Fast forward to today… Despite the days of doubt that still tend to come up, I am now running my two businesses full time. Everything isn’t perfect and pretty, but I see things growing and moving. I’ve done decorations and projects for the schools I taught, they pay my price, and they keep coming back. I work way less hours, I see my family more, I look better, I feel better. This month, I made more than I would’ve made teaching and I’m gonna do it again next month. It’s super hard to step out on faith, but if God says go, GO! When I get in a doubtful space, I find videos like this for a boost and think about how much I’ve grown and how I’ll continue to grow. People will look at you crazy, but as long as God has your back, you will be just fine. ❤

My best friend sent me this and told me to watch this. And this was definitely a gentle callout for me. Cuz I have a terrible habit of limiting myself on purpose. After watching this I’m doing myself and god a disservice. Time to get busy.

Can u touch on the topic of having the spirit of lies .. even just white lies can consume the spirit . I know I struggle with twisting the truth , especially at work 😢

Praise God for the algorithm! I didn’t search for this, but it found me. And Hallelujah! You’re doing great work. Thank you for heeding His call. May God bless you and your family exponentially.

Oh wow. Speak to me 🗣️🔥