Picture this: you're in a bathroom at work, pumping, reading God's word while impatiently missing your 8 month old and wishing more than anything that you weren't where you were right that minute...when all of a sudden: peace, tranquility, joy, & hope rush over your entire being as you clearly hear God answer you! That was me a mere 5 months ago; the day I accomplished what I had spent a quarter of my lifetime trying to do: wait patiently & quietly for His guidance. As a result, FitKO Health was born! You'd think it'd be scary to leave security, good benefits, the guarantee of a steady income with a little one at home--and if you know me at all, you know that sense of financial security would have otherwise made me hesitant & resist following His instruction--but it was actually the complete opposite. I had total faith and trust in God as he assured me and confirmed his grace by leading my eyes to Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, the plans to prosper and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." So then began my amazing journey! But I started on such a high, that I truly never thought about how hard (aside from the financial part) it would be to start my own business...
Now picture this: three weeks into the New Year and a new "part time" schedule, spending allll of your "free time" working, feeling guilty and torn about not just playing with the precious little one you desired to be part-time for, as well as not being able to focus the efforts & time you thought you'd now have to being a wife and a homemaker...while all at the same time, struggling to get traction with your business. Yup, that was me through this weekend. Honestly, talked to KC and seriously considered giving up already. But again, God proved ever faithful and I knew better...once I finally waited patiently & quietly to hear Him. James 1 tells us to "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing...Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." I mean seriously??? WOW! And people, that's a promise to YOU, too!!!!
Just as I'm struggling with a business not gaining traction, I know there are plenty of others out there struggling with ______ not gaining traction in their lives either. Exercising more than ever before or eating healthier and not losing weight, feeling stuck in a stressful job or situation and seeing no end in sight...My friends, it's all about PERSEVERANCE and we are all capable of it through Christ who strengthens us! Rejoice in the hope God has given you with whatever goal you set--you set it because hope was brought to you in that regard, and that hope was not accidental, it was purely purposeful! Then, be patient in the tribulation--all things get harder before they get easier...it's a fact of life but we know from God's promises that through those trials you will be greatly rewarded, so be patient! And last, pray continually! Don't just pray when you feel lost or have given up, pray when things are good or just OK...pray continually and you will find the strength and the answers to PERSEVERE!
1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
Keep at your goal! Run that race until the end & don't give up...I promise you, you will be greatly rewarded!!!!
LOVE THIS!!!! :)
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