I have taken a bit of a break from blogging, all excuses to the side…. I’m back now! When I made the decision to take a break I was in a very hectic atmosphere and I didn’t want any confusion to let loose in my writing. Then, I allowed for time to tell me I no longer needed to write (which was a trick) and I became comfortable with saying… nah, not tonight…. every night. With all of that said, while I wasn’t “writing” for you, I kept note taking for myself and I believe my spiritual walk has gotten an upgrade! So I just want to let you know that I am back and ready to write!! You may be asking yourself right now… okay blogger… why do I care to know all of this?? Well, that’s because I want to use my story (as I do always) to help you through yours.

Have you been told that you have a special talent or gift that you keep pushing to the side saying things like, “I wouldn’t know where to start”, or “who has time to start something new?”, or even “I’m not good enough!” ?

First I feel the need to share 1 Cor 12:4 with you,  “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.”  This tells us that God has blessed each of us with diverse gifts and the SAME spirit! (This small scripture tells us a lot. That even though we are different, we are the same as long as we are lead by the Holy Spirit.) So, since we have many different gifts, I may not be able to relate fully with yours, but I can tell you how the Holy Spirit was able to guide me in learning how to use and find my gift.

I told myself multiple times that I wasn’t good enough. I even went as far as saying that I was a nobody and nobody cared. <<< If THAT is you…. I’m here to tell you that you are a MAJOR somebody and I care!!! I was really good at beating myself up and not really good at building myself up. On the other hand, I was really good at building up people around me! (I just couldn’t seem to take my own advice.) It wasn’t until I asked Jesus and the Holy Spirit to enter in my heart that things began to turn around. LONNNNNG story short I learned how important listening after prayer was. I began growing in my listening abilities because I was willing to put the work in that was needed. (My two choices were either work to get out of my slump or stay in it and grow more depressed). After I learned how to listen to the guidance, I went through a roller-coaster of events that taught me the importance of immediate obedience. Then, after practice in that area, I was taught the importance of perseverance. This is honestly the stage I am in now and I am here to tell you… it is not the easiest thing I’ve ever done but I know it’s the right thing to do. Perseverance means determination to do something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. My physical self expected that once I wrote my book that God was going to prepare it to be launched like no other, I was forgetting to ask Him, what His plans were. Now, the only thing I care about is summed up in this “So watch your step, friends. Make sure there’s no evil unbelief lying around that will trip you up and throw you off course, diverting you from the living God. For as long as it’s still God’s Today, keep each other on your toes so sin doesn’t slow down your reflexes. If we can only keep our grip on the sure thing we started out with, we’re in this with Christ for the long haul.” If I keep my focus on what the Holy Spirit is guiding me to do, I no longer have the fear (Which isn’t of God either) that I once had. I believe with my whole heart that you can experience this for yourself as well! If you would like to get into more detail feel free to contact me and we can chat!!

P.S. – I’M EXCITED TO BE BACK!!!

Prayer – God, I just ask that you strengthen your people. I ask that whatever gift you have given to them, that they are able to flourish in it. When doubt and discouragement come I ask that it immediately is followed by truth and encouragement. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.