Sisterfriends,
“It could all be so simple but you’d rather make it hard” Lauren Hill rang in my ears when the proverbial light bulb turned on in my head.
I knew the term “Hustler” as a demeaning stereotype applied to black men. Now everybody proudly boasts they’re one! its supposedly what a business baddie looks like. I remember when Rick Ross dropped “Hustlin”, I’d recently left my full-time job to pursue a freelance makeup career. Mannn that was my theme song! I would say I had a plan for every letter in the alphabet and after that, double and triple if need be. I got to the point where I was willing to do WHATEVER it took to “live”, even if it possibly meant my own demise.
I remember feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious all the time. My mind never shutting down. Constantly plotting my next moves and connections I needed to make. Thank God every plan implemented FAILED! I began to rethink those plans on plans on plans I’d created and wondered if there wasn’t a better way to accomplish my dreams and goals! Enter Grace. At a pivotal point in my life choices, Grace showed me the answer! Grace, *Jesus* showed me what I have in my possession, the very thing I was willing to die for! He reminded me that because I’m with him, I have unending wealth that no human being can access on their own! No matter how hard the hustle. {Ephesians 3:8 (Ampc) }
Fast forward to the present. DVA Magazine exists only by Grace! Purposed to share the availability of Grace for every woman.
As this vision revealed itself, I recall what I thought was me surrendering my plans for Graces’ guidance. I superficially decided to rely on Psalm 32:8 “I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” I’d been experiencing the same feelings as before, anxiety, high levels of stress and overwhelm. Whilst in my feelings, I would hear specific instructions pertaining to moving DVA forward but I would dismiss them thinking, that’s too simple there has to be more I need to do! that’s not hard enough!
After speaking my thoughts I realized just how ridiculous they were. Here I am receiving the instructions I was so desperately seeking and realized I was still operating from that “Hustle” mindset. I am insanely exchanging peace of mind and a bespoke blueprint for “throw it against the wall and see what sticks” and what I equated to someone else’s steps to success. Mannnn listen, Grace knows the path to our desired destinies and isn’t charging you for it! Don’t get me wrong listening to others that have paved the way, with fruit to show for it is one hundred percent beneficial for inspiration and encouragement. The only way you will see the success you are really desiring *wealth, peace of mind, true joy and contentment…Wholeness is allowing Grace to guide you to it.
