What if You Could?: Finding Faith in the Face of Fear - eBook

As Senior Advisor, Jackelyn Viera Iloff maintains relationships between Joel Osteen Ministries/Lakewood Church and the Houston, Texas, community, as well as state and national leaders.  She directs and empowers a team that implements marketing and social media strategies, event planning, coordination and logistics, and outreach programs. She serves as a spokesperson for Lakewood Church and Joel Osteen Ministries on community and church-related issues.  She is an ordained minister at Lakewood Church, the largest congregation in the United States. In this role, she offers spiritual guidance and inspirational messages and is a spokesperson to the church community.

Jackelyn has served at the highest levels of economic development, community outreach, and international policy coalitions as Media Liaison for the Republican National Committee and served as a Reagan administration appointee under the US Secretary of Transportation, Elizabeth Dole. She was Deputy Director of the Office of Special Projects, and developed economic initiatives and trade missions, and was the liaison to a major theme park development with the Secretary of Commerce and Trade Office for Virginia’s Governor George Allen. She went on to serve as the Director of Coalitions for the Bush/Quayle campaign, and was a mid-Atlantic Public Relations Director for KPMG, one of the world’s largest professional services companies specializing in accounting, tax, and consulting services—one of the Big Four auditors. She was also a key liaison to The Accountants Coalition whose efforts successfully enacted landmark tort reform legislation.

Jackelyn serves on The Elizabeth Dole Foundation Faith Council and is Ministry Media Liaison to several entertainment leaders. She served as an Executive Advisor for the 18th annual NFL sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Jackelyn is a representative on the Greater Houston Partnership and Houston Pastor’s Council. In the past, she spearheaded the anti-trafficking Hope & Freedom Walkathon, and actively collaborates with national, state, and local leaders to bring greater awareness to local issues.

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. 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.
—Joel Osteen, pastor, Lakewood Church, Houston, TX

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? Find 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, co-founder 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