GOD PROVIDES!
The best decision I ever made was when I officially let go of the life I had planned for myself and said, "God, it's all Yours. Take it! I trust You. Your plans for me are far better than the plans I have for myself. Here are my dreams. Take them and do with them what You will."
If you read Releasing the Reins, you know surrendering my plans to God meant saying no to Los Angeles, CA and saying yes to White Oak, TX. I'm living at home and am pursuing public speaking, working to develop a platform via website where anyone can access my blog, links to my social media pages, and eventually podcasts, my YouTube channel, and clips of my speeches.
As excited as I was to slowly build a platform, create a YouTube channel, and have my blog accessible through a website, I was even more scared. I didn't know the first thing about creating a YouTube channel, gaining influence, or generating more blog traffic.
I knew God was calling me down this path, but I was walking down it blind.
"Uh, God? I'll do it but um...don't forget, I was still using AOL until about a year ago, so I'm gonna need some help with this. Please teach me what I need to know."
As excited as I was to slowly build a platform, create a YouTube channel, and have my blog accessible through a website, I was even more scared. I didn't know the first thing about creating a YouTube channel, gaining influence, or generating more blog traffic.
I knew God was calling me down this path, but I was walking down it blind.
"Uh, God? I'll do it but um...don't forget, I was still using AOL until about a year ago, so I'm gonna need some help with this. Please teach me what I need to know."
Well, a few days after I publicized my new and improved plans, one of my precious Phi Lamb sisters messaged me. She sent me a link to a "Blog Camp" that Jefferson Bethke (Christian author, professional blogger and YouTuber) and Dale Partridge were putting on. It's a live webcast for people who are wanting to create an income blogging and start a YouTube channel...TWO THINGS I'M WANTING TO DO BUT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT!
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
I took one look at the website and KNEW WITHOUT A DOUBT this was an answer to my prayers and something I needed to do! I'm not one to buy ANYTHING on a whim (just call me Frugal Freda) but I registered for "Blog Camp" without a moment's hesitation.
God had provided.
Last Thursday, I was scrolling down my Facebook news feed and came across a post by Michael Hyatt about The Influence and Impact Summit. I clicked on the link and discovered it's a FREE conference where individuals who have great influence share what they did to develop a platform.
I was registered for the event within SECONDS!
God had provided....AGAIN!
There are 20+ speakers and among those speakers are three Christian authors whom I LOVE - Bob Goff, Lysa TerKeurst, and Jen Hatmaker!
Okay, I know I just threw a lot of information at you but I just HAD to share because I am so excited about what God has been doing in my life! As my readers, you are such an important part of this journey and I want to keep you in the loop as much as possible. I cannot thank you enough for your loyalty. Your support means the world to me. It is my prayer that by sharing what God is doing in my life, you find yourself encouraged to look for His fingerprints in your life, too!
This is an extremely exciting week for me and a very important step in my journey! I cannot even begin to tell you how thrilled I am to learn more about blogging, YouTube channels, and building a platform! I AM PUMPED! It seriously BLOWS MY MIND how much God has provided thus far...and it all began when I said no to myself/my plans and yes to God/His plans!
And guess what?
There is no place I'd rather be than smack dab in the middle of God's will, doing things His way and in His time...whatever gives Him the most glory!
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
I took one look at the website and KNEW WITHOUT A DOUBT this was an answer to my prayers and something I needed to do! I'm not one to buy ANYTHING on a whim (just call me Frugal Freda) but I registered for "Blog Camp" without a moment's hesitation.
God had provided.
Last Thursday, I was scrolling down my Facebook news feed and came across a post by Michael Hyatt about The Influence and Impact Summit. I clicked on the link and discovered it's a FREE conference where individuals who have great influence share what they did to develop a platform.
I was registered for the event within SECONDS!
God had provided....AGAIN!
There are 20+ speakers and among those speakers are three Christian authors whom I LOVE - Bob Goff, Lysa TerKeurst, and Jen Hatmaker!
The summit is Oct. 6-13th and then "Blog Camp" is Oct. 7th! What are the odds!? Not only will I be learning how to start a YouTube channel and create an income blogging, but I'll also be learning how to develop a platform! WHAT!?
SIDE NOTE: I don't know if I've told you this yet, but I dream of writing a book one day and I am SO EXCITED for the opportunity to learn from Christian authors who have been where I am!
If I could do a cartwheel, I would.
If I could do a cartwheel, I would.
Okay, I know I just threw a lot of information at you but I just HAD to share because I am so excited about what God has been doing in my life! As my readers, you are such an important part of this journey and I want to keep you in the loop as much as possible. I cannot thank you enough for your loyalty. Your support means the world to me. It is my prayer that by sharing what God is doing in my life, you find yourself encouraged to look for His fingerprints in your life, too!
This is an extremely exciting week for me and a very important step in my journey! I cannot even begin to tell you how thrilled I am to learn more about blogging, YouTube channels, and building a platform! I AM PUMPED! It seriously BLOWS MY MIND how much God has provided thus far...and it all began when I said no to myself/my plans and yes to God/His plans!
And guess what?
There is no place I'd rather be than smack dab in the middle of God's will, doing things His way and in His time...whatever gives Him the most glory!
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