Saying No to God’s Yes’

September 24, 2017

This weekend I had the honor of attending the third annual woman of purpose conference. Initially, I was hesitant about going, I’m not sure if it’s because it would turn out to be something I truly needed or because I was afraid of getting out again after having been away from large crowds for so long. I tend to struggle both with large crowds and being around new people alone, which I’m trying to break out of. During the conference, one of the speakers said: “you know it’s God asking you to do something when your answer is no.” That really hit home because truthfully, had I not received free tickets I’m sure that I wouldn’t have gone.

The weird thing about all of this is that I commented on a post about why I wanted to attend the conference months ago and I had no idea that I would win tickets I was just trying to build awareness as well as my social media presence. In my mind, it was nothing at all, but God. He had a plan for me, he knew exactly where I’d be at this time in my life and how desperately I’d need this at this time in my life. I’ve had a really rough week, heck month and this was right on time.

The focus of the weekend was creating a new name, reinventing yourself. We were reminded of how awesome God is and how he wants us to have the very best in everything. I was reminded and comforted in knowing that so many other women experience rough days as well and that I’m not set apart. That my story and my hardships are the things that God will use me for. This is something that I’d known but was having a hard time focusing on at the moment.

It amazes me how God truly orchestrates our every move and how months ago when I commented and won free tickets He knew that I’d need it more than ever. His timing is perfect, He cares for us so much and places the right people in our pathways at just the right time. His small reminders comfort me in knowing that it is all working out for His good. That I am in the perfect place doing exactly what He has called me to and that I must keep pressing forward. He didn’t promise that we wouldn’t have hard times but He promises to be there for us during the storm if we just focus on Him.

I am grateful that He loves me even when I can’t quite figure out if I’m fairly loving myself. Grateful for the opportunity to have attended such an amazing conference with amazing worship and come in contact with some amazing women.

Reminder: Sometimes the things God is calling us to are the things we reject the most. Use prayer and personal discernment to figure out if this is the case. He will keep tugging on your heart about it because He knows its importance in your life. 

Stay strong, sis