I’ll be honest, I waited FORRRREVER to start this blog. How long was forever you may be wondering? Well, for about two years, which I am ashamed to admit. At the time, I felt God nudging me to use my voice through writing to speak to his people. I treated the feeling casually. Basically, like I had all the time in the world. Then, the third week of July 2020, God said, “You have until your birthday.” I said “Oh my!” My birthday was only about two months away. I did not even know where to begin, only that I had to start, and could not rest until the task was complete (Proverbs 6:4).
As I prayed and played around with ideas in my head for the next few days, only one thought was crystal clear. Do you want to know what that thought was? Of course you do. It was the simple fact that this was a NEW BEGINNING. And how fitting considering that August was quickly approaching which is the eight month on the year. The number eight is one of my favorites. In case you did not know, it actually represents new birth, new beginnings, and resurrection.
Immediately, my thoughts went to a very familiar story in the bible about a man named Noah.
Oh, to be Chosen
Noah was viewed as a righteous man during a time when many others seemed corrupt and perverted. God was sadden by the state of humanity and the hearts of the people then. So much so that he decided to allow a flood to cover the Earth, but only after he informed Noah of how to prepare for what was to come (Genesis 6 and 7). A NEW BEGINNING.
I know that when most people think of this story, a few key points may come to mind. For example, Noah building the Ark and the animals that would find shelter there. For me, at this moment, it was about the people. The fact that Noah’s family was a family of eight chosen to be a part of the birth of a new world. I found encouragement in knowing that if Noah can build an ark, care for animals, keep his family together, and survive a storm for one-hundred and fifty days, surely I can build this website. Most definitely, I can build this website!
So, I started. I was happy to being doing what I knew I had been instructed. And God ordered my steps throughout the process like I prayed. Now look, it’s launch day (09/24/2020)!
What About You? (Life Application)
But, what about you? What do you know that God is nudging you to do that you maybe procrastinating on? Is it going to college? Starting a business? Giving back to your community? Let me state that the time to do what God has been telling you to do is now. Do not be like me. Be obedient from the beginning. Take a step no matter how big or small. Have faith that outweighs any fear. Tomorrow may be too late, but today could be your NEW BEGINNING!
Many Blessings to you for moving forward with what God has set forth for you to do. So very proud of you and will continue to intercede for you.
Thank you so much for all your love and encourage. I appreciate all the prayers. This is a win for the kingdom of God and our family.
So excited for this new journey you are starting. God bless.
Hey! I’m super excited too. I’m praying that everyone who is supposed to be impacted finds their way here. Keep me and the business in your prayers.
Proud of your obedience to God and insightful presentation. I have seen your faith displayed as you traveled to and from Virginia State. Love, Cuz Fred
Greetings! Thank you so much for your support throughout the years and leading up to now. It is all appreciated. I’m grateful for your kind words. Continue to keep me and the business in your prayers. I love you too!