This is unfamiliar territory... · Christian Mentoring

This is unfamiliar territory...

Guys, I have a confession. I’m walking through a breakthrough right now. It’s a gate. It’s unfamiliar. But I’m doing it anyway. I’m doing it in Jesus, cuz He said I could.

Today, is the end of a 21 Day Business Sales Challenge with my mentor. I came in first place by 3,000 points. I worked hard with joy for it. I grew, I learned, I got lots of sales because I gave steep promos. My goal was to win so I could get exposure through my mentor’s network for the ultimate goal of bringing my husband home from a job. Then, we can work this together, turn on the financial faucet and steward the funds for His ministry.

My mentor messaged me last night and said he wasn’t sure if I should get the points for all those invoices I submitted (it’s how you earn points) because my promo prices were incredibly low compared to other contestants. Then he followed up with, “lol I guess I didn’t specify how much you should charge.” We had a nice interaction and in the end, he liked my strategy and asked to interview me on youtube to show others what I did.

But, here’s the breakthrough. It made me question myself… even till an hour ago. Did I cheat? Do I not deserve it? No, I followed the rule. I worked hard. I did the actions to get to first place.

It made me afraid of being first place. I was afraid of taking something because I had a sharp strategy and relentlessness due to having a huge WHY.

This morning, I had 3 more invoices come in “paid”. I almost didn’t submit them because I was already 2,000 points ahead. Holy Spirit reminded me of something, and I submitted it quickly before my human mind could get in the way.

So, I prayed and praised the Lord. God’s been working on moving me from the residue of the orphan to a daughter who receives. I didn’t set out to win for self-exhortation. I ultimately aim to give God all the glory all the time. So I ask him, “Lord, what do You want me to do with this victory.”

I share this here because I needed to share with someone. And I needed a community that might understand what I’m going through. I’m growing spiritually and financially. The only way I can make it is if I remain meek and touch none of the glory.

Whew! Thanks for listening guys!

XOXO

Mary

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This is unfamiliar territory...