"a faithful man will abound with blessings"~ Proverbs 28:20
I mentioned that since I have been living in Dallas, I have been embarking on a journey of modeling. It has always been a desire but I never really pursued it because of other reasons. I am part of a modeling team in which we are trained in runway and photo posing as well as I get to train other models during workshops. I still am not at the level of "expertise" I would like to be but for someone who was not pursuing it, I am blessed by being a part. Let me explain more......
When I was first asked if I wanted to be part of this team I agreed without alot of expectations because it was a desire and the opportunity was right in my face. The person that is over everthing is very close in my life in which rather I wanted to or not, I would around the industry. Deep down inside, I loved everything about it but on another level, I was filled with insecurity and lack of confidence. I could pick up the technique very well but some reason it seemed as if I had no personality or "swagger" as some call it. I looked robotic :(. I didn't share with anyone but I would cry at night because I wanted to quit but I felt that God orders my steps and I should push past the feelings and finally one day......it just seemed like something kicked it. If I messed up, I didn't feel embarassed and others began to notice a little style to my walk. I was told I had good photo's from the beginning but others began to request me to help them in posing. But that is not the bulk of this blog entry.......
Since overcoming those feelings of wanting to quit, I have met some great people and taken part in opportunities that I would not have if I was not a part of the team and that reminded me of the above scripture that "a faithful man will abound in blessings" and the holy spirit is able to tie it in into my walk with God. You see, sometimes we (I) think that we aren't good at something or we can do better if we just leave but the truth of the matter is that God will bring you blessings and opportunities because you are connected to Him. Being part of the modeling team alone gives me the benefit of getting portfolio pictures taken at any time, know about key auditions, meet everyone the owner meets etc so being a part of God's family will put me in the same mix.
So I encourage myself today and I encourage you that sometimes you may not have it all together but simply because you have chosen to be a part of God's family, you will experience things that others will not. So continue to remain faithful to the family of God and you will abound in your blessings!
"I am the vine and you are the branches.
If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit;
apart from me you can do nothing.
~John 15:5
2 comments:
Monica this is the first blog of yours that I have had the priviledge to read. I completely agree that the key connection is God. If you follow Him and let Him lead you, you will find yourself accomplishing things you never thought you would, meeting people you never felt good enough to meet or ever be in thier presence, and seeing things that only God can show you. Don't get me wrong through the walk you will have a wet pillow, a stay in the bed day, a sore toe from stumbling, and a raw knees, but in the end what does all that matter as long as God can be Glorified becasue of the life you are living. We are but a seed for a short period of time, make sure you sow inspiration in someone else's life.
Wow! Thanks for the feedback Vivianne. It was inspiring as well.
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