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Don’t Miss the Opportunity
Doors to opportunities can be subtle. The decision window can be so small and quick that we often don’t realize the opportunity or if we do, we don’t realize the magnitude of the situation. Regardless, the answer to these moments is what has the ability to shape our lives. These moments are what we come to regret or what we come to appreciate. However, if we take every decision to God and obey His instructions, we will be able to maximize every opportunity He affords us.
It’s All For you
A few years ago, I became obsessed with knowing my purpose. As I continued to read my Word and matured, I realized what I was really questioning was my calling? A calling is how God wants His people to use their gifts. The problem I encountered was the enemy had berated me so much that seeing and appreciating my gifts were hard. On top of that, it seemed the gifts people would praise me for – if I’m being honest – I didn’t necessarily want.
What is Ministry?
What is ministry? For years, I believed ministry was preaching either behind the pulpit or around the world. Although I had a love for God since a young age, I never saw myself as a minister. Ministry required a sacrifice I was not ready to commit to when I was living in the world. However, as I grew closer to God and allowed Him to do a work in me, I stepped into becoming a leader in my church. Even then, my outlook on ministry was limited. One night during a prayer meeting, my Apostle asked those of us in attendance, “Who wanted to quit their job and enter into ministry full time?” While everyone raised their hands, I kept mine down.
Be Weary of Thoughts
“There has been an increasing acceptance of intrusive thoughts overtaking us. We laugh at them. We post them. We comment about them. However, 2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV) says: “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” which means we must give our intrusive thoughts to the Lord, repent and replace wicked thoughts with the Word of God. We must allow God to cleanse us and purify us, including our thoughts.”
Plan for the end
“Lately, I have become more intrigued with techniques of how to be productive, effective and so on. I started reading Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and in his book, one of the habits he lists is to begin with the end in mind. Coincidently, I was reading Colossians at the same time I was reading about the habit, beginning with the end in mind. Colossians 3:2-3 (NLT) says: “Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT) says: ‘So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.’”
What’s Feeding It?
The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy. That includes our identity and our purpose. As a woman who has battled low self-esteem, depression, perfectionism and more, I have realized that these negative beliefs stemmed from a core negative one. For me, most of my traumas stemmed from not feeling loved. I overcompensated, people-pleased and more because of that belief. As you read this blog post, I ask: What’s feeding your trauma?
Speak Life
It’s common to negatively joke, downgrade or talk ill against situations or outcomes we want. However, the Bible tells us that there is power of life or death in the tongue, which means we should be cautious of how we speak about aspects or desired outcomes in our lives. In college, I thought speaking negatively would lead to the opposite result, but in fact, I was wrong. Let’s learn to speak life in every situation.
PrePare for the In Between
As Christians, we can be so focused on praying for an end result that we miss the beauty of the preparation to get there. We fuss, we complain and we gripe just like the Israelites did because we don’t think God will answer our prayers. In actuality, the test, the trial or the storm is indication that God did hear you. Through these obstacles, God is preparing you to handle, steward and manage what you’re praying for. So, instead of overlooking the middle part of your story, embrace it because that’s where you will see God’s hand the most!
Don’t Try To Make It Make Sense
Sometimes, God sends you on an alternate route from what you planned. If not careful, it can leave you feeling confused, frustrated and other negative emotions. However, if you allow, God can work in those moments and elevate you and your life like you never thought possible!
The Blinders of Jealousy
One of God’s commandments is not to covet. Coveting what your neighbor/friend/loved one has can lead to jealousy. Throughout the Bible, there are stories that detail the destructive actions of different people because of jealousy. As I’ve written before, when I was younger, I had a plan for how my life would go, but when my life’s planned derailed while someone else’s life stayed the course, I became extremely jealous. As a result, I became mad at God and began to look at the world in a negative light. Over time, I realized that we are all different and are called to different life plans. Therefore, we should trust God to lead our paths.
The Devil Is The Real Opp
For as long as I can remember, the culture has been focused on haters. We become so obsessed with showing up the people who don’t like us and not letting them get the best of us that we are blind to the fact that we are doing exactly what our biggest opp – the enemy – wants us to do. The enemy wants to cause destruction in all facets of your life – from relationships, friendships, career and more. Don’t let him win because when God is on your side, even the biggest, worst opp can’t harm you.
Appreciate the Moments
The adage is true: life be life’ing. As life continues, our prayers change. After finding old notes, I realized that while I was busy praying about my next set of accomplishments, I didn’t realize God had been answering old prayers – even ones I forgot about. Here’s your reminder to appreciate the moments in your life.
On To The Next
Growth is a part of life. We all want advancement, but what happens when God moves us a step backwards? My advice: seek God to see what He wants you to do in this season because the faster you complete your assignment, the quicker you can move to your next.
Planting Good Seed
A little while ago, I read something that was eye-opening. It said time is our biggest resource. This was astounding to me because for years, I believed money was the biggest resource. As I continue to become more intent on being purposeful, productive and focused, I realized how one spends his or her time today determines his or her success tomorrow. Time is important. In 2025, let’s consult God about how to use our time wisely so we can reach a bountiful harvest!
Trust God
After years of making horrible decisions and depending on others to make decisions for me, I realized that my problem was I was placing my trust in the wrong people. Instead, I should have been placing my trust in God. However, when you lose trust in yourself, it is hard to trust God and to trust that you hear God correctly. Since my Christian journey began in 2022, God has been helping me to trust Him more. With that, I am learning how to trust Him in the midst of inconveniences and setbacks and believing that He is still guiding me through it.
Face the Uncomfortable
We have become a people who always wants more. We’re constantly looking for the next big accomplishment without thinking about what it takes to get there. Oftentimes, the next level requires us to go through a season of uncomfortableness. I am learning that the uncomfortable season is where we grow. Therefore, don’t run away from discomfort; embrace the uncomfortable!
Admit When You’re Not Ok
Prior to giving my life over to the Lord, I had a bad habit of trying to go through things alone – without friends, without family and even without God. I was more scared of how I would be perceived instead of wanting happiness and peace. I hated how being depressed and being sad made me look to others and I hated how I viewed myself because of it. The more I tried to bottle up my pain, the more it destroyed me from the inside out. Before you get to that point, I implore you to admit when you’re not ok.
Talk to Me Nice
Words are powerful. Words can lift someone up or bring someone down. During my battle of depression, I learned the true meaning of “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” As Christians, we need to make sure that are words are being used to uplift and speak life into people. I challenge you to use your words to help others, not condemn them
Trauma Warps The Brain
Although going to therapy is increasingly becoming adopted into our self-care, many people still rebuke the idea of therapy. For those who don’t quite understand the importance, think of your favorite or the most outrageous action hero, who falls off buildings, gets shot, gets stabbed and STILL makes it to his destination safely and alive. What if I told you going through life without getting a mental checkup is the equivalent of said action hero?
You’re Still In The Game
Comparison is an ugly thing. It can cause you to doubt yourself or worse, hate yourself. Over the past few months, God has been working on me with revitalizing dreams I thought I laid to rest. As quick as the motivation came was as quick as the enemy came and tried to flood my mind with lies and comparisons. God reminded me that just because you aren’t Steph Curry, it doesn’t mean you aren’t still in the game.