Faith Over Sight
Welcome back to the passion of my life - my writing.
If you have read any of my articles, thank you! I hope you found something that inspired you, or even made you think. If you’re a bill-paying adult you know that life happens and sometimes, pulls you away from things you enjoy. Well, life certainly happened to me and millions of Americans. If you live in this world, you know that COVID-19 took over 2020, which was supposed to be a revolutionary year for socializing. This is the last time any of us will see a year this symmetrical. The world has changed so much, and I’m not just referring to the bans on international travel and the public mask requirements. Socially, my life took a huge turn. I’ve always had a small circle of friends, but this year it seems like everyone in the world experienced a surge in building internet friendships. We’ve been trauma bonding for sure, networking, building teams for our businesses virtually! Is that not insane? I think it definitely speaks to the versatility and adaptability of my generation.
I know we like to joke about the evolution of every generation that’s alive today, but Gen Z’ers have had a LOT to adjust to. These kids are being exposed to a routine that even college students have a hard time getting used to. Virtual learning is not for the co-dependent, procrastinators or the lazy. It takes focus, intention and a self-starting attitude. These kids will most definitely be innovators and entrepreneurs one day.
Speaking of entrepreneurs (I know I’m all over the place today), my business Divine Luxe Boutique became official official with the government in September, and I couldn’t have been happier!
It was such a long road, and honestly that’s an understatement. I had never heard a story like mine, and I cannot wait to share it honestly. This boutique is very special to me, and I’m so determined to make it work even with its very slow start. I intend to sell everything under the sun to be honest. I have a fascination and love for luxurious accessories like fur stoles and handbags, so I started with that. It’s the perfect time because of the weather we’re about to experience. I’m the type of girl that breaks out the fur as soon as I see 60 degrees on the weather app. Anyway, I’m really excited because I have such a passion for making people feel beautiful, which is even translated through my image consulting business.
Even though I’m in this strange season of my life - not working and literally waiting on God to make something work - I’m also in a state of creativity and this ball-busting, go-getter attitude. I can take no for an answer but by the time I even hear the no, I’m working on something else, some other idea. Some may call that silly because it’s like not following through, but I see it differently. I’m never waiting to hear no to keep working hard on other things. I cannot sit and wait for a job to come through until I apply for another one. I’m filling out job applications in faith, strategically connecting with people on LinkedIn in faith, praying over my applications in FAITH.
The scripture, “Faith without works is dead”, goes far beyond what we think.
When we ask God to do something for us, we don’t twiddle our thumbs and kick dust, swing our feet. We get up, and make room for whatever blessing God has coming for us. I’m waiting for a job, so I’m applying to jobs, some above my level of credentials! I want a new car, so I’ve cleaned out my car and kept it cleaned out for months! I want to spend Christmas in my first, new apartment, so I bought a Christmas tree to manifest that I will have money to pay my rent to stay here through Christmas. I continue to do things as if I KNOW that God has something coming for me and I expect it. I don’t mope around, and when I feel the spirit of depression try to creep up on me I play “Promises” by Maverick City Music. That song has lifted me in ways I cannot begin to explain. The lyrics say it all. God is faithful to His promises and every word He says is a promise. It’s like every word He says is “amen” because as soon as He says it it’s done. God is great, period.
This season has done more than teach me patience. It has taught me to wait to hear God’s voice but continue to do His work, tend to His business.
There is not a position I wish to be in, that in His arms, in His will. I’m not sorry to get extra spiritual on you, but I have to express my gratitude for my faith because it is really what’s carrying me everyday.
Anyway, I hope that this blog continues to encourage you. Whether you are sick, unemployed or just unhappy, I pray that you find the kind of peace that surpasses understanding. If you’re wondering where that is, comment below and I’ll be sure to tell you.
Xoxo, Chelle
p.s. - I chose the waves as the thumbnail photo because I’m reminded that we only start drowning when we take our eyes off the very thing keeping us above water - Jesus. I might be swallowing water here and there but I’m not drowning. I have enough faith to walk across water with Him and that is exactly what I will do.
