JUMP!!!

Yesterday, one of my friends shared with me the link from Family Feud when Steve Harvey shared some words of wisdom with the audience regarding being successful.  He stated that every successful person in life has taken that jump (leap of faith) and opened their parachute (our God given gifts) to become successful.  They encountered some challenges and may even have gotten hurt along the way, but eventually that parachute opened.  They are living and not just existing.  If you have not seen the video, I would recommend that you view it.  It is awesome! Even if you have seen it previously, it may be time to view it again for encouragement and inspiration. Then today, my Pastor posted on Instagram, "There can be no real fulfillment in our life unless we are fulfilling our life assignment."   God is really speaking loudly!

After taking another look at the video, I started to reflect over my life. The date of our 22nd year of marriage is approaching and so is the divorce hearing.  At times, I can be hard on myself thinking I should be further ahead in life or doing something for a living that is more fulfilling.  Yes, the choices and decisions I have made brought me to this current phase in my life.  I take ownership of it, but I also know that this uncomfortable place is not my destiny.  It is helping me to reach my destiny.  I also realized that I have JUMPED!!! I made that brave move and I filed for divorce.  We now have a better friendship than we ever had as husband and wife.  Also, God is using me in his Kingdom in ways that I never imagined.  I JUMPED!!! Two years ago, I jumped and opened my parachute and started this blog as a place of comfort and support for those going through separation and/or divorce because the struggle is real !  I may not have a million or even 20 followers on my blog but I know it is helping somebody other than myself ( I know this is one of my life assignments)  When the divorce is final, I will JUMP again because there are still parachutes I have not opened yet!  As Steve Harvey says, I have been beat up against the rocks and my parachute did not always open but I JUMPED.  One day that successful entrepreneur that lives on the inside of me will come to fruition as well as a successful marriage!

I encourage you to JUMP as well.  Make sure that when you  jump, your parachute is not loaded with "stuff" that won't allow it to open.