Thank you Lord

Often, in a world that moves so fast, we find ourselves constantly trying to catch up and achieve certain things in life. In that rush, we sometimes forget to pause and give thanks for the very breath we have—the precious gift of life that God has given to us.

Today I was moved to write to the Lord, saying, “Thank you, Lord.”I didn’t want to ask Him anything; I just wanted to thank God. God has been bringing me into new seasons lately. I don’t deny that it has been challenging and overwhelming for me personally. New skills are needed. New environment, new people, and definitely a new season. I felt discouraged, intimidated by the big giants around me, and silent fear started crawling in.”Every day I asked God, are you sure of me in this position. It isn’t easy. I felt it was challenging, but the Lord has been reminding me it was never about me.

I gave all the reasons to the Lord.” I can’t, Lord. I don’t have what it takes. I am not good at this. I do not have anybody to help in this. ”But the Holy Spirit reminded me it was never about my ability, but it was totally Him.

Many years ago, God planted a vision and a deep desire in my heart. At that time, the vision felt so vast and impossible that I did not feel confident enough to move forward. I questioned the calling and doubted the mandate that had been placed upon my life. I thought it was a delay, but the delay was actually a work in progress.

When I look back, I often wonder how I even reached this place in life. Truly, it is nothing but the grace of God. There were many moments when I felt like giving up—moments when discouraging voices tried to pull me down and make me doubt myself. Yet through it all, the Lord has been so incredibly good to me.

Time and again, He reminded me that His ways are different from mine. As the Scripture says, He chooses the weak to shame the wise. Looking back now, I see that it was never about my strength or ability, but about His grace sustaining me and His faithfulness carrying me through every season.

Through the years, God gently led me through different seasons—each one shaping me, stretching me, and teaching me lessons I could never have learned otherwise. Through every challenge and every waiting season, He was building perseverance within me.

Looking back now, I realize something powerful: the journey was never about having everything figured out. The key was simply obedience—taking one faithful step at a time, trusting that the God who placed the vision in my heart is also the One who will bring it to pass. ✨

Sometimes I ask myself what I am even doing. But there is a slight assurance within me reminding me that He is faithful.

Today, I drove to the beach just to spend a quiet moment with Him. Sometimes I need to step away from the noise and busyness of life to simply talk to God. As I worshipped by the shore, I heard a gentle whisper from the Holy Spirit:

“You have what it takes for the new season.”

In that moment, something shifted within me. The intimidation and insecurity began to lift, and a sense of peace replaced the burden I had been carrying.

God has been faithful throughout my life. And today I made a quiet decision in my heart—to let go, and let God take the lead in this new season.

Deep within my heart, I sensed that this new season was not just about my personal life. It was something far greater—woven into His ministry through my life, my career, my family, and my own journey of growing closer to the Lord.

There was a quiet yet powerful conviction rising within me that God was ushering me into a new season He had been preparing me for all along. In the stillness of my heart, it felt as though He was gently whispering,

“It’s time, R.J.”

A time to rise, to trust Him more deeply, and to step forward with faith into the purpose He has been shaping in my life.This verse came close to me during this reflective moment with the Lord.

Proverbs chapter 31 :25-26 (NLT)

”She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.”

I am a simple girl from a small town with big dreams and desires for the Lord.I am not exactly sure where this is going to lead me,but the Lord reminded me today the key is obedience.I didnt want to ask Him much,but I decided to just say thank you for this privilege of being His precious daughter and I asked the Lord to lead me through.

I told myself that in this season, I must learn to say no—to gently push away distractions and remain focused on the calling He has placed upon my life. I made a conscious decision to draw closer to the Lord and ask Him to lead me through every step of this journey.

His grace is truly sufficient for me. And so I remind myself each day to take life one day at a time, with a heart filled with gratitude, knowing that He is the Alpha and the Omega of my life—the One who began this journey and the One who will faithfully bring it to completion.