Just Begin

As I write, this is my first article, for my first blog, for my first website. I am beyond ecstatic!

I have deliberately repeated the word first for emphasis. While this is my first Blog article, I will say I have written many before, that were never part of an official blog. As I reflect, I ask myself were all those articles written before any less important, any less authentic, or any less deserving of celebrating because they were in a different medium? For all the years spent writing, were they wasted? The answer is a resounding NO!. Every line I have ever written before has led up to this exact moment.

I believe God has a plan for each of us, for our lives. There is something special, and unique that He has for each of us to do. Just as He has made us each special and unique, so our work is specific to us. The answers to what we are to do are found as we remain in relationship with God, and seek His guidance.

If God has revealed to you what is your’s to do then I encourage you to just begin. Begin when you believe that no one sees you - God does. Begin when no one understands your vision - God does. Begin even when what God has told you to do seems to make no sense - God knows. Begin even when you may doubt that you are making a difference - you are. Remain connected, in close relationship with God and trust Him to guide you. Seek Him for clarity, trust what He says, trust His time line. Just begin with one thing, and even if it is years later after the vision that you are “writing a first blog article” like I am, trust God’s timeline.

Redefine success - doing exactly what you are to be doing, with the gifts and talents that you have been given, to make a difference in the life of just one person. Just begin. As you begin God unfolds the plans He has for you, and in faith you will complete them.

What do you need to begin? I look forward to hearing your stories as you tell of how you have begun!

Thank you for your support. May God continue to bless you.