Be Ready

Loves, yes it has been a while. My life has taken a turn for the different. And this is why it is so important to be in tune with God and the rhythm of your life. Because when life switches up, you want to be prepared. Does this mean that it won’t feel slightly jolting? Absolutely not, but there is definitely going to be a part of you that is expecting the change, even if you don’t know exactly what the change will look like. I knew something was coming, so I wasn’t completely thrown off when life took that turn for the different.

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I will say that my relationship with God is the defining factor in my response to change in general but especially this change. Oftentimes God will push us into seasons that He knows that we are prepared for but that has not quite clicked in our own minds. So, when I experienced the push, instead of operating out of fear (relying on my own strength) I leaned into Him. Because of our relationship, I knew the push was coming from Him so I turned to Him for guidance. One thing I have learned is that God does not push us into change/opportunity to leave us alone to figure it out for ourselves. God is not just God in the struggle, He is also God in the elevation. In both scenarios, I am aware that I need Him.

I will be honest I didn’t want this particular promotion because I didn’t think I needed it. This is why I call the change different.  I felt like it was time for me to move on. But now I realize it was exactly what I needed. Because it was a promotion in an area that I am well versed in. I realized that to get to where I want to be, I would need to grow my leadership skills in the industry where I have the most knowledge. Another point for God who knows exactly what we need, the process is important at all levels of life. Remaining humble is vital. It is important for me not to get ahead of myself, which is always my prayer. There is a verse in the Bible that illustrates this so wonderfully it basically states that what seems right to man is folly. We think we know but we are never as wise as we think we are. And your girl falls into that trap too, so relying on God as my source and trusting His guidance is the win for me.

Being ready for me means listening to the voice of God in and out of season. I’m listening to Him, even when things seem mundane and boring because I understand that every stage of the process is important. Ignoring a step means not being prepared and delaying the elevation. I don’t get lost in the outcome or what happens next, I keep my head down and keep it moving. Not getting lost in the outcome helps me not get attached to how I think things should happen. So, I am always ready for the switch up. If 2020 has taught us anything it is be ready for anything!

With Love,

Cree