Happy #Faithaversary aka 1 year Bossiversay to me!!!
How It Began
It was January 2, 2016 and I decided I needed a personal retreat with God. 2015 was an amazing year of ministry, travelling, meeting new people and just a lot of growth and experiences. I wanted to spend 2 days alone with God to know what exactly He wanted me to do for 2016.
Those 2 days were simply amazing. I fasted, prayed, worshipped, listened to God, read books and the Bible and really experienced God’s presence like never before. It was during that alone time God revealed to me that He has called me to be an Entrepreneur (and I will own multiple businesses). I initially was excited because this has always been my desire.
Since then I went on a quest to just seek Him on the business ideas and learn all I need to know about owning a business. I started to invest in courses, coaching programs, mastermind groups, books, hired business coaches, stalk other Christian business women I admired and became very enthused and (a bit obsess) about my calling as an Entrepreneur (even more as Kingdom Entrepreneur).
Fast forward to today, January 20th 2018, I am in awe of the last two years since God initially told me I was going to own my own business. Today I celebrate 1 year of full time being my own boss (well Jesus really is the boss, but you know what I mean).
Shaking in my boots January 20th 2017, I packed up my stuff and left the Forestry Department to walk the faith journey to the unknown. For many people probably leaving their job is not a big deal but it was (and still is) the hardest decision I ever had to make. Even though I knew I would be in full time ministry one day, I never dreamed it would be before I was 30 years old or even before I was financially ready.
Honestly, in the natural I was far from ready to leave. I didn’t have a business plan (I still don’t), I didn’t have any money saved to help me transition, I didn’t have a husband that I could depend on if things got rough… Actually I am a single mother with mortgage, car loans, debts and just a lot of responsibilities.
I begged God for months to give me more time. I thought I was crazy (I’m sure many people thought I was crazy too) but I knew without a shadow of doubt that I was supposed to leave.
Despite me being scared, I had an indescribable peace and I knew I was in God’s will.
Today, looking back at the past year, God has proven Himself truly faithful. I’ve learnt so many things, especially about myself – many of which weren’t too pleasant. But God is so merciful and He really kept me and loved me even when I kept failing the tests.
So, today I celebrate, not because I feel I have accomplished something. I’m honestly just in awe that God still desires to use me and call me His own. It is such an honor to partner with the Holy Spirit to fulfill my calling as a minister, speaker, author, publisher, consultant, trainer, Christian life coach and kingdom entrepreneur. And I will say YES to JESUS all over again…. Because I am Empowered For Such A Time As This!
Look out over next few days as I share my lessons (personal, spiritual and business) that I’ve learnt over these past 12 months.
I love you and God loves you more,
Crystal