I have been missing in action and I apologize to my faithful subscribers. My life is about to turn upside down or right side up depending on the perspective that I take. I will be venturing into a total new dimension of my life and while it is all exciting it is terrifying at the same time.
I am leaving my current job of 17 years to pursue my passion of being an entrepreneur. My friend took a quantum leap of faith earlier this year to pursue her dreams and she is doing well. I envied her, but I know the decision and the action to actually do it had her going in circles. I know I have the skills, talents, a great business plan, and a great service that I am offering, but still there is this little voice deep inside saying; “You can’t do it!” I am trying to push the little voice away but it has become a part of my subconscious mind and it is slowly developing into stress. As we all know exposure to long-term stress is not good or healthy for you and I am a living testament to that. Been there, done that!
On top of that I am finishing up my first book and now I need to prepare for its distribution in the spring. That whole process is a job in itself! Again, I am excited, but stressing about all the details that I will need to complete in order for its success to prevail. And just to add a little spice to the mix, I am studying for my Christian Life Coach certification as a part of the service that I will offer through the ministry – The Butterfly Journey! Yes, I started a ministry that is in direct connection with my book.
It seems as if I should be gearing up and my body and mind feel like taking a vacation. My spirit is ready to move forward into my destiny! I am just not sure how all this will play out. But I do know that God is able! So I am going to lean on Him for everything. I know it all is going to work out, I just need to stay faithful and focused.
The other day I came home exhausted as usual (as I found out recently that I have severe insomnia) which I already knew and I just began to cry to the Lord. I literally cried with every word that I spoke out to Him in prayer. Graciously, He gave me instant peace and I rested that night. Each day is going to have to be dealt with individually. One day at a time.
Have you ever faced challenges that seemed to much to handle? Please share your stories of how you got through it. I know that it will encourage me and someone else who is facing a huge endeavor.
Continue on your journey, it is well worth it!
The Butterfly Journey ~ Lisa
I love reading your posts. I get so excited for you! I love that i get to witness your journey because it encourages my spirit. I will continue to keep you lifted up in my prayers. I can not wait for your book to be released! Continue to be a blessing.
Love,
Paige 🙂
Thank you Paige! I love that you are on this journey with me and I pray that through my life lesson it will help you reach your full destiny in God.
Love you my little butterfly sister!
Lisa
Kudos to you for deciding to step out on faith. Best wishes in your endeavor and blessings on the book release!
Thank you Mahogany Princess! I need all the encouragement that I can get!
Lisa, I cried with you reading this post. Major decisions in life are almost always a painful transition, from my own experience. I remember desperately looking for work quite a few years ago. I happened to call an insurance company about an ad they had. That department had just filled their job. The woman said, “Hey, I like the way you talk with people. Give me your address and I’ll mail an application. Send it back to our Human Resource Department – and put my name on it as your referral!” All this to say, breaks come even when they are least expected. I was there for years and loved it. When we eventually see the sunshine over the hill – we look back and still thank God for directing our path. You are becoming a wiser woman to listen to the call for your talents, where they are most needed by those waiting to hear your words and feel your heart of caring. You will never walk alone again.
June you are my angel! Thank you very much for encouraging me every step of my journey! I will come to Texas to meet you one day, I feel it in my spirit!
Be blessed because you are a blessing!
Lisa