Elevating Conversations
Sometimes we all just need a reminder that God is a promise keeper. But let’s be honest- one of the reasons it is hard to hold fast to this concept is due to time…..the waiting period. OR we are left in the dark after God gives us direction because God requires obedience, even if He doesn’t give the full blueprint.
When we listen to our elderly or those who have paved the way for us, we get the chance to glean from their wisdom and understand their choices. Go back in time with me to learn about my grandpa’s childhood, his time as a mechanic, raising a family, overcoming racial barriers and even his love for young people.
Walking with the Lord will help you remember that He is taking you through a process of evolving. If you are willing to hold out for who you are becoming, you will see that God needed to process you on each level so you can arrive at where you are now.
What a journey to reaching seven years operating Intellectual Beats. Shayla’s love for independent journalism and her faith has been the basis of our tagline, elevating conversations. Let’s look at the big wins the Lord has allowed us to experience on this journey.
A hindrance is defined as a person, thing, or action that makes progress, movement, or an activity more difficult. Can you identify what is hindering you from being about the mission God set before you?
Have you found yourself feeling tired or drained from being the light ?Whether you are a person with many responsibilities or simply trying to navigate life in this economy and political culture among the social unrest and injustice in so many places, don’t stop shining for Jesus.
Even without knowing all the pieces, can you sense God doing something different in this season?
Sometimes life makes it easy to get in your own head or feel discouraged if you are not running at the pace you once were. Or you find yourself questioning if others see that you are just tired and drained. But that is when God’s grace steps in.
Your never ending to-do list and frustration when everything does not get checked off of it could be an indicator that you may need to release control. In doing so, you are able to rest physically and spiritually knowing that God is the ultimate orchestrator.
It’s been 20 years since we learned what can happen when one pursues a job “A million girls would kill for.” This film is a continuation of the first emphasizing identity and integrity, but will cause you to remember- be careful who you do wrong.
