As I mentioned in Releasing the Reins, I have been praying for discernment and asking God for a sign (totally down for a burning bush, talking donkey, etc.) because I am unsure which path I'm supposed to take. When God placed those two speaking opportunities (and a potential third) into my lap, I felt Him starting to nudge me down that path...but again, I wanted a billboard with flashing arrows telling me which way to go.
Well, three nights ago, I received a message from one of my high school teachers asking if I'd ever thought about starting a YouTube channel and interviewing people through that. As I sat there re-reading the message, I suddenly realized that God had already answered my prayers...FOUR TIMES!
God has ALWAYS used other people to speak to me.
You see, KB was not the first person to encourage me to do this.
A few weeks ago, my friend Skyler did.
A few months ago, my best friend Whitney did.
And nearly a year ago, my friend Jessica did!
A few weeks ago, my friend Skyler did.
A few months ago, my best friend Whitney did.
And nearly a year ago, my friend Jessica did!
I had no idea THEN that they were answers to prayers I would be praying NOW! God answered my prayers before I had even asked!
With that being said, I will be pursuing public speaking and looking for opportunities to speak wherever I can find them. In addition to that, I will be working on creating podcasts and developing a YouTube channel through my website which will be ready in October! In You're Made for a God-Sized Dream, Holley Gerth suggests, "The best strategy is one you'll actually do because it fits with who you are." This feels right, it feels like me. It will be a slow process, but I'm not in a hurry. I'm heading west, but I know God could reroute me at any point along the way. The important thing is: I'M DOING SOMETHING!
Tonight, I am overwhelmed with gratitude, extra thankful for the people God has placed in my life. They encourage me to start a YouTube channel and are the answer to my prayers. They offer to make me a website for free (God bless you, Skyler) to help me develop a platform. They constantly sit and listen to me share my heart (with tears rolling down my face) as they make it a point to reassure me that if I'm being obedient to God, nothing else matters, and that I should never let the opinions of others drown out His voice. I do not deserve these people whatsoever, but that's what grace is, isn't it? God giving us what we don't deserve.
Lord, I thank You!
In closing, I wanted to leave you with this quote by Holley Gerth: "There's something more than a gold medal waiting for us. It's a crown we'll get to lay at the feet of the One who walked with us all the way...whatever he has called you to do, he promises to complete through you. If you are obedient, then you are successful regardless of the results. The most important 'done' in your life is not the one you write next to your biggest goal. It's the one that will be spoken over you when you hear 'well done' from the Lover of your soul."
Question: How have you received God's grace lately?
Tonight, I am overwhelmed with gratitude, extra thankful for the people God has placed in my life. They encourage me to start a YouTube channel and are the answer to my prayers. They offer to make me a website for free (God bless you, Skyler) to help me develop a platform. They constantly sit and listen to me share my heart (with tears rolling down my face) as they make it a point to reassure me that if I'm being obedient to God, nothing else matters, and that I should never let the opinions of others drown out His voice. I do not deserve these people whatsoever, but that's what grace is, isn't it? God giving us what we don't deserve.
Lord, I thank You!
In closing, I wanted to leave you with this quote by Holley Gerth: "There's something more than a gold medal waiting for us. It's a crown we'll get to lay at the feet of the One who walked with us all the way...whatever he has called you to do, he promises to complete through you. If you are obedient, then you are successful regardless of the results. The most important 'done' in your life is not the one you write next to your biggest goal. It's the one that will be spoken over you when you hear 'well done' from the Lover of your soul."
Question: How have you received God's grace lately?
Excellent! So happy for you to find direction. I understand the struggle. Just relax and enjoy being in the flow of life, with God in control. Easier said than done, I know, but it's the best way. And, the most fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I have NO IDEA what lies ahead but I'm excited nonetheless! I trust that His plans are far better than my own and I'm eager to see what He has in store.
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