It’s been a minute. Remember when I had nothing to say? This time I had a lot to say, but I couldn’t get myself to write it. Apart from not knowing what part of my growth to share, I have been mentally overwhelmed. But for good reasons.
I’m doing well and so is my family; thank you for asking. I am answering, in case you’re wondering if all is well.
I have some unfinished business with the Writer’s Workshop that invited me to speak. I got emails from the participants sharing their fears and talking about their inner voices. I promised to write back to them. I haven’t gotten around to doing that, but it’s a priority on my to-do list.
I attended a retreat last week and it was what I needed. It’s been a while since I attended a gathering of children of God that wasn’t church organized. It was a small gathering of like-minded women who just fellowshipped together and shared experiences.
The retreat was refreshing and a reminder of many things. The testimonies were so powerful and encouraging. It’s great to know you’re not the only one going through life with God as your anchor.
My son is home for the holidays and what a time we’ve had. People keep asking how I’m coping but I’m happy to have him around. We have more conversations, laughter, plays, and our usual squabbles. I love the part where we have Bible time or prayer time together. Sometimes, he wants me to keep it short and other days, we’re not conscious of how long.
Cue in song: these are the moments, the moments we live for…
The Future of This Newsletter
I’ve been thinking about this newsletter. Sincerely, I started this newsletter to discuss my work as a social media marketer and my personal development journey.
This year has taken a different turn from how it started. My goals have changed and this newsletter has gone from writing letters like this to writing this type of letter.
I don’t know why you subscribed, but I know most of my subscribers are here because of the work I do at Grid Affairs.
But, my focus in this third quarter has shifted from work to other important areas of my life. This is a welcome development. Growth is also knowing when to pivot.
This newsletter will shift from social media marketing. It will focus on personal and spiritual development.
I won’t be changing my bio yet but just want you to have some heads up in case you signed up for the social media tips. I wouldn’t hesitate to share resources that would benefit you as related to social media or content marketing here at any time.
Accept your identity. Kick Out Fear.
Breakthrough in the past two months: facing fear and embracing authenticity.
I told you about going into therapy, and I had my ‘official’ last session this past week. I want to say that doing this is one of the best investments I’ve made in my life. I’m glad I did. It was a well-rounded experience. God used these sessions to unearth buried burdens and emotions and brought me to light.
I feel lighter and stronger for the journey ahead. This version of me is different from the one I knew two months ago.
I learned that traumatic experiences had clouded the identity I carried, and I didn’t even realize they were affecting me or who I am meant to be. God did a soul work in me and I found myself shedding off weights I didn’t know I carried.
I used to struggle a lot with fear and anxiety in my faith journey. I'd discuss it and find ways to get around it, but I never really faced it head-on like I should have. It had a hold on me, and every time I thought I'd overcome one obstacle, it would pull me back.
Do You Really Believe?
So, who are you? I'm guessing you've got a solid answer ready. One that's so convincing, you know it's the truth. But here's the thing: do you really believe it?
Knowing a truth is one thing; understanding it is another. What about accepting it?
The part where you believe it’s true and it is evident in the way you live every day. When you start to live out the truth you know so well.
So why do we claim to be one thing, but then question who we are when it's put to the test? When we say we have faith, life will challenge it in various ways. It's how we handle those challenges that show if we really believe what we think we know.
God has been kind to me over the years in all my battles and struggles in life. Especially amid my uncertainties. He has always been with me. But, He needed me to see I have been in my way. I've accepted some life experiences as the truth, not what He says about me.
I realized something important during my journey to freedom. Your soul needs to heal so God's Spirit can fully take control. The thing is, God wants to heal every part of our lives, but we have to let Him in to do His thing.
God has the answers when we ask the right questions. We need to address some tough questions that may be painful in order to find the right answers.
God doesn’t want you to do life alone.
“And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.” - James 4:3 NLT
I hope this struck a chord with you. Wishing you all the best on your life's journey.
Definitely struck a chord and you nought have as well written my name . This is not the first time I was reading something similar this month , God is definitely saying something.
Thank you so much for sharing and I am glad for the new you !
Glad you're thriving sis! While reading this post, I could tell you were shedding off excesses that you'd grown up believing about yourself and slowly yielding into the woman God created you to be. I'm glad you're blooming, even at your pace and not the world's. And I'm also glad you're brave enough to embrace the new changes you want to see here in your newsletter. Well done!