Push Until Peace Comes...

Have you ever heard this “If you don’t have peace about it, don’t do it”. I have. And I lived my life and made a lot of decisions based off this philosophy.  If I started feeling like I didn’t have peace about something or it became too hard, I would just give up or put it on “hold”, which usually meant I left it and never picked it up again.

But lately I have had to revisit this idea. I thought about some of the most influential characters in history and their lives didn’t seem like a walk in the park. There were trails and tribulation, hard times and heartache. There were times when they had to push without peace, better yet push until peace comes.

Maybe you don’t agree, maybe you still think that if you don’t have peace, you shouldn’t do something. I completely understand but let me show you two things and I’ll let you make your own decision.

1) Luke 22:43-44

King James Version (KJV)

⁴³ And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

⁴⁴ And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

2) Jesus going to the cross

Jesus going to the cross is the most important thing to happen in the history of the human race (whether some want to admit it or not). And there was no one earth then, before or after that could ever complete such a task. He was the man sent specifically to do this, there is no doubt that this was God’s will for his life, yet even Jesus was troubled by it. He struggled, he was in pain, it was hard, yet he did it. He pushed his way through, he pushed until peace came when he said “It is finished” (John 19:30).

So don’t be afraid or hesitant to do something and step out on faith and try something new if at first it is uncomfortable, difficult and you end up doing more pushing than gliding along.  Remember the struggle is a part of the process and continue to push, until peace comes...

*This blog was written for the SUPPORT Group.* SUPPORT Group, Sisters Unifying Producing Positive Outcomes Regarding Trades Group, is a gathering of business-minded women of faith, who are striving to accomplish personal dreams and visions. We encourage each other, provide fresh ideas, share different perspectives, pray collectively, network, and more. Although each woman may be going toward a different goal or may be at a different stage in their progress, we share the common ground of working hard to achieve our dreams.

"Just Do It": Unify and Conquer

So this week in S.U.P.P.O.R.T Group, (a group for ladies who are going after their dreams) our topic is, “Just Do It,” which is most famously known as the slogan of Nike. Nike never really elaborates in its advertisements about what exactly “Just Do It” means;  I think that is the point. The company leaves it up to the person to decide what their “It” is. The importance of the slogan doesn’t lie with “it” but with “just do.”

I think this is so fitting for S.U.P.P.O.R.T. Group(SG), being that we are an eclectic group of ladies striving for our dreams, in many different areas. SG is a place for ladies who have an “it” that they are currently just doing, just starting, or just thinking about it. It doesn’t matter what stage you are on, the important part is that you “just do.” Get started! Yes, you might fall a few times. Perfection, if it ever comes, does not come at first. It takes time and perseverance. The most important step is the first one.

Someone told me something today that truly rocked me. I was chatting with one of our awesome content writers and she said, “You have such a huge vision.” Now, different people could take that statement in different ways. When she said it to me, it made me think and I took a second to reflect on what I am doing with SG. The idea came from one of many conversations with some of my sisters in Christ, who all have dreams and visions, and we would discuss “doing it one day.” As time went on, we began to gravitate toward each other we became a small “support group” for each other. After all, “Iron sharpens iron” (Proverbs 27:17). Then, God impressed upon me that we weren’t the only ladies out there who He had given a vision and a dream to and if we rally ourselves together, we could push each other forward and then reach the world. So, I began writing what poured out of my heart for SG. When I was done, I saved it on my computer and left it for months. I had the vision typed out and I just let it sit. Finally in August of 2011, I got that “Just Do It” attitude one Saturday morning and decided to just put it out there and see what happens… and S.U.P.P.O.R.T Group was born.

Our veteran ladies will remember the group started strong and then fell off for a while. I believe that was greatly due to me being overwhelmed, trying to do it alone. I had a lot going on in my personal life and I let what SG could be one day cloud what was happening in the group here and now.  The vision step by step, I lost focus and was crushed under the weight and had to pull all the way back. Despite how I was feeling, I couldn’t let it die. SG was a vision God gave to me and I knew if He gave it to me, He would sustain it. So, I had to “Just Do It”… again.  This time is different. I am not trying to float this boat myself. Instead, I am reaching out and embracing the many gifts and talents of ladies in the group. I am excited as more ladies pour in. We unify and conquer. Sometimes a vision is not for you to carry alone. This is the case most of the time. Yes, God may have given it to you, but you are just the messenger. Share it while using discernment when you do. Just because you are “doing it” doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. And this is a reason I love SG. We might not be able to help with the everyday tasks of going after your dreams, but we can support the mess out of your dream!!

So, don’t be afraid to get out there and “Just Do It!” Yes, sometimes we fail, mess up and have to try again, but you are not alone as you go. S.U.P.P.O.R.T Group ladies are here to encourage you along your journey.