08/15/2025
I often find myself wondering, How did I get here? When did it become clear that my purpose would be so deeply rooted in serving others? Even when life takes unexpected turns, I have learned to stay on the path God set before me.
Yesterday morning I listened to Steven Furtick sermon “Lonely Places,” and one line hit me deeply: “If you never spend any time disconnected from the external, you will always be driven by agendas from the outside… you will end up scrolling through everyone else’s idea of purpose.” It reminded me how easy it is to let the noise of life define us. Sometimes God pulls us into places that feel empty so He can show us who we really are without the influence of everyone else’s opinions. Those moments of stillness are not punishment, they are preparation. That is where purpose becomes clear.
I never imagined I would become this version of myself after walking through the hell of postpartum and everything it brought with it. I did not always understand the journey, but the vision is clear now. I have learned that tragedy can be the soil where triumph grows. When your purpose calls, you either answer or it follows you until you surrender. Obedience does not spare you, it strips you, stretches you, and shapes you into someone you never would have met if staying safe had been an option.
Today, I choose to show up fully as myself. I know my voice will reach the hearts it was meant to reach. I have learned that not everyone will embrace your light and that is okay, it was never meant to be for everyone. My focus is to move with grace, keep growing, and show up as my best self. I trust I am where I am meant to be, with the right people, doing the work God called me to do. For that, I am grateful.
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