By Brittany N. Clausell
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17 Jan, 2021
"I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in Him." Psalm 40:1-3 As luck would have it, I waited until I was broken, down and out, and leaning on God as I knew all too well to do, but this time, I did something different. I "Let Go and Let God." That's when He revealed it all to me. Don't worry, still no money, but finding my purpose is priceless. Trust and believe. Standing on the banks of the Jordan River, three years ago, I dreamt it, but it wasn't time yet. I could feel it. Not yet. Three years later standing in the Valley of the Galilee, next to my now-fiancé, I pretty much fell into it. It was time. My purpose found me. I knew if I just gave that "yes", everything would be okay. The difference? Timing. Confidence. Nothing else left to lose. Take that leap, know your stuff, and be ready to go places so good that only God could have conspired it for you. If you are thinking about taking that leap of faith regarding any aspect of your life, consider the following: 1. Timing: Is it time? Naturally, we have to grow, develop, take a "L" or two, and eventually find our way. Spending time in the valley never hurt anyone. It might have worn us out, but it is our own negativity that makes that time of learning counterproductive. Is there more that you can learn? Do you have to go through just one more setback before it is time, knowing that coming up, you'll be ready for just about anything after that?! 2. Offering: Ask yourself: What do you have to offer to the world? We all have something. I spent years thinking that I could do what that person was doing, or I could make a way. However, I missed the point that even though it looks like I can do what someone else does, just remember that God gave them talents that only they can do. Hence, I never became a Gospel singer. God can forgive that off-note, but not everyone else. I had to become confident in the idea that whatever it is that you have to offer, even if a thousand people also have it; "they just can't do it like you." Then, figure out how to market that! 3. Faith: Think about how you will feel if you do this thing that you want to do and what will happen in your life as a result. Think about all the pros, cons, and unknowns. If the positives outweigh everything else, be like Nike and just do it. Te van a criticar igual ....so yeah. 4. It is more than a hobby, but not a make or break it hustle: Seriously, when you first start, you are starting because you have potential, but so do a lot of people. So, start because it is a hobby, a love, or a dedication, but not a money-maker. Don't quit your day job. Don't stress yourself out. Get it started and whatever else happens is a result of the teamwork created by you and the Universe. Gone and side-hustle, but keep that steady check coming. One thing they don't tell you is that looking for a job is a job and to start anything, you have to have money. "Money isn't everything, but not having it is..." 5. Sharing is caring: You finally feel that you have something that you can share with the world (i.e. a few followers that you know have your back). Toss around the ideas with someone you can trust and if they think it is something they'd be into, go 'head on! There are many things that you will do for free to get started. You will have many irons in the fire. You will feel every emotion. But, if you still feel that your talents, ideas, and experiences can be shared to help others, then take that leap and hold on! You're going places....eventually. "Vivir es soñar con todo el corazón puro, encendido por el alma independiente." -BNC If you like my content or would like to discuss my services, reach out! brittany@bnceducationandrelatedservices.com #bncministry #bncfaithbytes #bnceducation #bncinspiration #bncleadership #bnclifecoaching