Hello all! I know it’s been awhile, and I promise i’m trying to get better at this whole “blogging” thing! There are now 23 days until I launch on the race (January 8th), and to be completely honest things haven’t at all been what I expected them to be leading up to this journey.
I knew I would feel overcome with different emotions, that was expected. But what wasn’t expected was facing unknown resistance in this season. It’s something that I have honestly been struggling with lately. Feeling overcome with doubt and opposition of this journey ahead. Lately, I feel like I have been asking so many questions based on doubt and fear rather than asking questions based on joyful curiosity. It’s been hard, and it’s been difficult to navigate this season I’m in.
Lord, why am I feeling these things? Why haven’t things worked out the way they were supposed to? Why am I facing obstacles if this is my calling? I’m feeling this for a reason, right?
These are all questions I have asked time and time again over the past few weeks, and I couldn’t understand why I was feeling this way. I couldn’t explain it.
Then I was gently reminded of this truth. “God made us on purpose for a purpose, to make a difference in this world. It is predictable that anyone called to do anything meaningful will meet resistance. If you are stepping out in following God to make a difference and you are meeting resistance, you don’t need to be discouraged and you don’t need to give up! Let’s choose to do what is right and trust God with the results.”
And y’all, that hit me.
It truly started to click.
Was I feeling resistance for a reason? Was the Lord graciously placing obstacles in my way, just so I could trust Him enough to overcome them? Am I being faced with battles, just so I am reminded that He is in control? Is He gently teaching me that I need to let go and simply ask Him for what I need? And yes, that was exactly it. He’s teaching me the true purpose, and it’s Him. And I’ve come to learn that sometimes our biggest blessings and breakthroughs come out of our hardest battles. I’m confident in this journey. I’m confident He will provide.
Simply put, I fully believe the best is yet to come. I am absolutely so excited to launch in a few weeks, with the most incredible teammates. See you in 23 days, D squad!
Prayer requests:
– In order to launch on January 8th, I do have to meet financial deadlines. Prayers that the funds will be shifted into my account through a Kingdom mindset, would be greatly appreciated.
– Prayers for strength and comfort for not only myself, but for my family and friends who are alongside me throughout the preparation and the journey.
– PEACE.
Thank you all for your love and support! I can’t even begin to explain how loved and covered I feel by all of you, my community. I appreciate everything, from the bottom of my heart.
With all my love,
Denae
