Hidden Potential

Revealing What God Can Do Through You

Using stories from the life of Moses and from women who are leaning on God in the middle of their own fears, failures, faults, and frailties, Hidden Potential by Wendy Pope encourages every woman to see herself as her Creator does—a worthwhile possibility, fully capable of being used by God.

Fears. Faults. Failures. Frailties. Every woman at some point wonders, Do I have to get past all my weaknesses before God can use me?

Wendy Pope is happy to tell readers: No! You don’t have to overcome, correct, rise above, or get strong before you are qualified to be part of God’s plan. He can use you right now. You are a worthwhile possibility.

In Hidden Potential, readers see that they can be:

faithful, even in fear
included in God’s plans, even in weaknesses
worth something, even in failure
valuable, even in pain

Pope explores the life of a fearful murderer on the run with a speech problem and daddy issues—also known as Moses—to show readers God’s power and grace. As she writes, God will never count anyone out as long as they count themselves as His children.

Hidden Potential includes discussion, reflection, and Bible study questions; challenges to take readers further in their faith; and shares real-life stories from other women to remind readers they are not alone.

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Personal struggles make us feel disqualified from serving God… saying “There’s no way God will ever use you. “Wendy’s wise, biblically sound teaching will help you think differently. Step into your calling more confidently with a reassuring voice of Truth.

– Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

Endorsements for Wendy Pope’s Hidden Potential

“Wendy Pope has dug deep, to our good and God’s glory. Hidden Potential is a must-read and a reread for all who are willing to own their ugly before the God who can love us whole, fit us for His purposes, and delight us in the process.”

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Author of Finding Deep and Wide

“Are you struggling to believe that God can use you to do mighty things for Him? There’s no limit to what He can do through you. Hidden Potential is a prescription for those whose faith is ‘fractured.’ God wants to use you (mightily) for His glory! I loved the book! It’s powerful and applicable to all.”

Sharon Glasgow

Author and Speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries

“Illustrated through the biblical account of the life of Moses, and present-day believers like you and me, Wendy shows you how to be faithful even when you’re afraid, useful when you’ve failed, and valuable even though you feel damaged. This book is not empty encouragement; it will show you how to read the Bible and apply it to your life, to restore hope and heal the wounds that keep you from experiencing the abundant life.”

Timothy W. Peterson

Publisher of Salem Books

“With the wisdom of a mentor and the honesty of a friend, Wendy Pope reminds us that our potential isn’t tied to our perfection, and our purpose isn’t hindered by our flaws. Savor the stunning truth on these pages, friends, and start dreaming bigger! God is ready and willing to use us for His glory just as we are.”

Alicia Bruxvoort

Member of the Proverbs 31 Ministries writing team

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About the Author

Wendy Pope is the wife of Scott, mother of Blaire and Griffin, author, speaker, and Bible study teacher. She loves lazy Sundays watching golf with her husband, thrift-store shopping with her daughter, and watching building shows with her son.

She is the author of several books, Jesus Everlasting, Hidden Potential, Yes, No, and Maybe and Wait and See. Wendy is the Founder and Executive Director of Word Up Ministries. She leads women all over the world to life change through her in-depth online Bible studies. She has led thousands of women through her Read Through the Word daily video study of the One Year Chronological Bible. Down-to-earth and transparent, Wendy teaches in a way that women feel she is speaking directly to their hearts.

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God can see our potential even when we can't. - Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/

Our failure is not more powerful than our God. -Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/

Faults don't disqualify me from working with God, but they might delay His plan. -Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/

You are a worthwhile possibility. - Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/

Fear is not a disqualifier from God's work in my life. It's an invitation. -Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/

God's grace is greater than our sin. His mercy can't miss us. -Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/

We can believe God can even when He isn't at the moment. - Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/

My frailties are not frail to God. -Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/

God is famous for taking the old & making it new. He longs to do new in you. -Wendy Pope https://wendypope.org/hidden-potential/