Quiet bravery

Bravery. It can inspire others. It can change your life. Taking the first step, is bravery in itself.

Today, my brave was quiet and small, but still present. Just getting up and motivating, when all I wanted to do was lay in bed, and sleep another day away. Yet, I got up, put on that pot of coffee, and got my rear in gear! I looked around at the chaos that I call home, and got to work. There is something peaceful in putting things back where they belong. Feeling the presence of Jesus walking with me as each job is finished, and knowing that these may seem small accomplishments to some, but there is something about the little things that mean the most?!

Do you wonder if you ever make a difference? I know I do. And as you bravely face the day, does insecurity creep in? Do you change your mind on what you're going to do out of fear? I have. There are so many things that I want to accomplish, and thanks to bravery, I am stepping out into a new day, and working to make a difference to those around me. We are called. Chosen if you will. And if we listen to that calling and utilize your gift, your mark on this world will live on long after you are gone.

So I challenge you today-take that step. Use that first moment of quiet bravery, and see where it takes you-God bless!

Quiet Messages

When God speaks, are we truly listening? This week I can say YES! I have had enough signs that all point in the same direction, and I am so blessed to have these amazing people inspire me! 

We are so busy living that we forget to pause. Breathe. Listen. I can say that I am guilty of worrying about everything else and rushing through the week at top speed. This week, I took a bit of time to see what God was trying to show me. Hope.  It appeared in the form of messages and phone calls from 3 very special people. And the first was a huge moment.

My brother is quite amazing. We have always been close, and grown closer as adults. But this week, I learned what I mean to him. How he sees me. And it brought a flood of tears. Because I have trouble picturing myself "good" in the traditional sense, due to life decisions gone wrong. It takes a lot to get past that, but I am working on it! My brother sees me as a light in his world, shining brightly, inspiring him. In my 46 years of life, I never imagined I meant that much to him! This knowledge made me think, and pray, and motivate! I want to take the joy his words brought, and share this light of mine with the world. Starting right now.

So the week rolls on, and on the day my blood pressure is through the roof, I get another message from a friend. We have a new friendship, so what she wrote hit my heart instantly.  "I can't get you off my mind for the last hour..Are you doing ok? Or is there anything you need?".  Only God could sent a messenger like that! I got goose bumps! And we had a chat.  Amazing, right?  Ok, so there is more to this gal, but we'll get back there in a minute!

Last night, I get a phone call from a dear friend whom I have known since high school. Same thing. She couldn't get me off of her mind, and she called me. We talked for quite a while. And the impact she has on my life, with her beautiful soul, cannot be explained. There is a presence in her that could only be the love for Jesus. And I am so blessed to add her to my story. She is truly a gift. And again, inspires me to go where He leads me.

So my friend who checked on me invited me to church. This was a different church for both of us. But I decided to go, and be open to the experience. As soon as I arrived, I knew there was something different. A peace, and joy was present that I was not familiar with. As the service progressed, I think I had every emotion under the sun. At one point, tears came, and I just let them. My friend quietly reached over and held my hand.  No words, just action.

I learned in that moment what true friendship means. No judgement, just be there, in the moment, supporting one another. What a beautiful moment that will forever live in my memory!

To close, I will just say this. Be brave. Be adventurous. Be fearless. Turn it all over to the one who made you, and everything will fall into place! God Bless!

What do you think of when you think brave? A knight in battle? A soldier? Those are definitely the traditional. Maybe you think of the child battling cancer, or giving your first public speech. Or could it be that we all have our own level of bravery-we just have to find it!

So here, on this first post,  I would love to hear your story of brave. I already know what mine is, and as my journey continues, I will share it with you!