But I gotta believe
That this ain’t the end of the road
It’s all a bad dream
Until you believe
And you gotta know
The story is still to be told
Just breathe, remember to breathe
-Lalah Hathaway

I must admit that this was a hard blog post to write. I’ve probably written 4-5 different drafts about all different topics within this past week. No matter what I wrote, I just didn’t feel settled. I was annoyed. I was pressured. I was sad. I was anxious. To be a twentysomething is to be full of a zillion emotions all at once every day. Joyful one minute, disappointed the next. Staying in faith while fighting the devil. Perhaps it’s just me and my personal circumstances, but I can’t help but feel like there’s more of me out there.
This adult life is hard. Managing responsibilities, developing your brand, and navigating personal relationships are not for the faint of heart. If you sit there and let it get to you, it WILL get to you. But as Lalah reminded me today, I gotta breathe. This is not the end of the road. When I feel down, I have the power to change that around. I have the power to determine my next move and bring the joy back.
I encourage anyone feeling a little overwhelmed in life to breathe. Stop giving the negative moments power. It’s easier said than done sometimes, but there’s nothing more important than your peace. Protect your happiness. Stay in prayer, stay in faith, and stay on the path to prosperity. It’s not negotiable.

Until next time, twentysomethings.

Do you ever feel like you’re in this limbo? You know. When you’re not really sure if you’re doing what you are supposed to or if you’re just going through the motions. If so, trust, you are not alone. I am right here with you.

This past Sunday, my pastor preached about going to a place called “there.” In this place called “there”, there is provision. The pastor spoke about how we may have dreams and see the purpose for our lives BUT unless we move to the place God set up for us, we won’t prosper. At least not in the way we were destined to. When we stay in our comfort zones,  we aren’t walking in the faith necessary to bring forth the provision and prosperity that God wants to give us. Simply, we won’t grow or mature into the person and vision that God called us for.

This hit hard for me. I am currently in this space of uncertainty, of confusion, of fear, and of curiosity. This sermon made me question if I was one of those people too afraid to move towards my “there.” Was I simply sitting around and not pursuing the goals and dreams God put inside of me? I think so! But the fear. Oh fear! My most dreaded enemy. The truth is that God won’t move until you move. He’s got it all prepared for you if you just take the first step. The beauty of God is simply that if He told you to do something, He will handle you. The key is to simply obey what He said and start walking towards your provision and prosperity.

I encourage you all to do a serious evaluation of yourself. What are things that constantly weigh on your heart? What are the things you love but put to the side because they aren’t what you majored in? What are the things you know you’re great at but won’t pursue?  Whatever those things are, go for them. Pray about it. Ask God what His plan is for your life. God is not one to usually just tell us bluntly but you’ll start to pick up on things. Pay attention to what or who grabs your attention. They are clues leading you to your destiny. There is nothing better than walking out the life God has set for you. With that said, it’s time that we start walking towards prosperity. I hope you’ll join me in this process. Don’t shortchange yourself. Period.

Until next time, twentysomethings.