God Knows What He's Doing Even When You Don't.

Last November, during my devotions, I was told to stop striving for clients and cease my marketing activities. Instead of focusing on bringing clients in, I was to shift my focus to building people up. Rather than cold calling, handing out business cards, and producing content that markets to and attracts clients, I was to produce content that encourages and motivates others to be all that they were called to be. I was told not to worry about my clientele because the people that were for me would be sent.

Despite being told this, I still didn't understand. Worry and fear began to take over.

I'm in Real Estate. How am I supposed to, all of a sudden, change directions? What will people think? Real Estate is my source of income. If I don't market, how will I get clients? Will I confuse people? It's going to seem like I don't know what I want to do. Will people take me seriously?

I couldn't seem to turn my thoughts off; so, I prayed. I was honest about what I was feeling and laid it all out on the table.

Then, I realized, I was wrong. Real Estate isn't my source of income, God is, and if He was leading me in a certain direction, it must be the best option for me. So, I followed.

I began changing my content to reflect what I had been asked to do, despite my mind fighting to do the opposite. To be honest, it was hard, especially when money was funny. My Real Estate coaches were telling me to do one thing and here I was, doing just the opposite. It didn't make sense. But I continued.

As I was promised, a client was sent to me. When we first spoke, she wasn't sure if purchasing a home was in her future. She knew that's what she desired but doubted whether it could become a reality. I let her know that it was possible and well within her reach; so, we discussed options and strategies that she could use to bring her dream to fruition.

The other day, she sent me a text updating me on her progress.

She was accepted into the program I referred her to, approved to purchase a home, her interest rate is super low (2.6%), she doesn't have to pay a downpayment or worry about closing costs, and her credit scores have gone up collectively over 100 points.

To say I am proud would be an understatement. However, though her accomplishments are incredible, what stood out the most was what came after that.

"Keep posting because it pushes me."

"You offer so much more than just being an agent. God has given you a gift to help his people"

"Your videos keep me inspired and determined. Like I said you have a gift from God. You my dear are chosen."

Her words sat me down and made me question why we doubt God's plans.

Why is it that we often feel like we can plan our lives and connect the dots better than He can? If there is anything that this showed me, it's that God's plans are perfect.

Did I switch directions?

Yes.

Did I lose by doing so?

No.

In fact, I gained more than I could have ever imagined.

Family, when God calls you out of the boat of your comfort zone, you don't have to worry about whether you will sink, whether you can swim well enough, where it will lead or whether you have enough strength to not be overtaken by the waves. When God calls you out of the boat, he will make sure you not only survive but that you are able to walk on the water.

If there is something that you feel you have been called to do but fear has held you back, go for it. Trust that God's plans are perfect and that He only wants the best for you.

You may not understand and it may not make sense but go forward anyway in faith, follow his lead and I guarantee that you will be amazed at the results.

Step out of the boat.

*My client approved the sharing of her text messages*