Hey there! I pray you all had a great holiday weekend and had the opportunity to spend time with those you love. Personally, I reflected on the freedom I have in the USA, those who died and fought for my civil rights so that I can have a better life as a black woman in the country. Above that, I reflected on the freedom I have in Christ.
As I’ve shared throughout the last 8 months, I’ve truly been on a rollercoaster ride! I thought my life was heading in one direction and I was moving on a certain path and quickly found out I was heading in the wrong direction. At the time it felt like an injection of pain being shot into my heart. Relationship – Gone. Six figure job – Gone. House – Gone. Then let’s throw in the pandemic, racial tension and my son heading to college in August. So much change within such a small time period. However, I heard a saying once that says, “If you have to get your finger amputated, would you rather it be cut one inch at a time or all at once?” When you put it that way, please take the full finger now so I can get on with my life!
Now, on July 5, 2020, I very much appreciate that it happened just the way it did. God has healed me from the pain of all those losses. He showed me some mistakes I made along the way. I’ve repented to the Lord, I’ve forgiven myself, apologized where needed and I have now been able to forgive those who may have hurt me during that time.
I am ready for my new chapter in life! In a couple of weeks, I will be going to school to obtain my Life Coaching certification! I’m so excited for this new learning journey! I hope to start my own business helping others become their best selves following the completion of my schooling. I also will be working full time again, at the company I’ve been at for the last 5 months (though it’s still in a temporary capacity). The contributions I’ve made with the company and the work I’m doing is very rewarding for me. I also really like the management team I work with. While they’re on a hiring freeze at the moment, I truly feel this is the place I’m supposed to be. Lastly, I’m now exercising on a daily basis in addition to setting aside time devoted to God to read the word and pray everyday. This keeps me both physically and spiritually fit!
For the first time that I can remember, I feel like I am following my purpose in life. The contentment I feel in my singleness at this moment I have never felt before. God healed me, removed all the voids and I can feel his presence with me. I don’t feel lonely anymore. Sure I am alone, but I am not lonely. Believe me there is a difference! I am very complete and headed in the right direction with peace and joy in my heart. Maybe I thought at one point the six figure job would be what I needed to complete me, or the big house would make me happy or the man would do it. While those things are nice to have, I still had a void in my heart because my purpose wasn’t being fulfilled on this earth and only God truly knows what that is and how to get me there.
Now I ask you, are you content and at peace today? Are you fulfilling your God given purpose on this earth? I hope you are. If you’re not, remember it is never to late! God is well able to steer you in the right direction if you took a wrong turn on the road of life no matter how far off the path you may have wandered. The Lord says in Revelation 3:20, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me.”
Will you answer the door?
Happiness in the Truth 