So, life is is full of many twists and turns. It's often hard to make the distinction between what is reality and what is fascination. In many ways there is a fine line between them both. There comes a point in your life where you just have to go for it. You can no longer afford to be fascinated by the mere idea of accomplishment, you have to pursue. In many ways I feel like my entire life has been a pursuit for something that is bigger and much greater than I. I feel that my life journey is in pursuit of making the most of every opportunity, touching as many lives, and being a billboard of hope through Jesus Christ.
I never thought that I would have released a book "When God Vetoes Your Plan" Dec 2014 but God did. I didn't think that I had it in me, but certainly God did and later I found out that others did as well. I spent many years like most people pursuing a goal, a dream, and vision that in many ways I never believed with my whole heart. But you know what, when I got out of "myself" (meaning I let go of my plan, my will, etc) I began to see something beautiful.
Life is not just what you make of it, it is also what you allow and who you let in. To be honest I spent a lot of time being very careful of who I let in to the point of not allowing anyone in. I thought in many ways I was doing myself a favor but then I realized that I was doing myself a disservice and robbing others of the opportunity to know me.You see life is about how you embrace and invite opportunities of courage and faith. It's the way you deal with tragedy and muster joy from within. No one can do this for you, but you can certainly make the decision to do this for yourself. I recently wrote my 5th book titled "Know Thyself" and found myself challenged in the process of confronting various situations in my life. But then it hit me! The journey of knowing oneself is an ongoing process and as we grow, we evolve (change) and we learn more about ourselves in those changes.
People started purchasing my book last year and I was completely blown away. I learned that there was more on the inside of me than what I thought and I also learned that people often see what we cant. There is a hidden gem found in that truth and that hidden gem is humility. Can you imagine what your life would be like without those moments in your life that take your breath away and remind you that there is more in you then what you think. Life has a way of doing that to you. As I continue to pursue a life call of being a bridge of hope, one day reaching a platform that lifts God up higher than what I could ever, and inspiring people with words of hope and truth, I will keep my eyes on the prize.
Take this season of your life and invest in yourself! Keep Going, There is More!!!
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I guarantee that you will be inspired from what God has done for me in the midst of drug addition, self esteem issues, debt, bitterness and much more! If you have been looking for a book that touches on literally every aspect of life and gives you hope, this book is for you!
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