Pushed or Stepped out

For the longest time, my best friend has been telling me that I should write a book about my life. She says the things that happen to me should be known by others: that the way I tell her the things that has happened would make for great reading. Then after I started online dating, a friend from church told me that I should start a blog of the things that happened between me and the guys I met online. I wholeheartedly agreed with them both because I've always wanted to write a book. However, I felt that writing about my life would be too transparent and that other people have gone through way more than I have who could possibly do a better job.

But after meeting Tyrone and not really being sure exactly what his motives for gaining inside knowledge of what's in my heart and his intended use of said knowledge, I knew that I could no longer be silent. I decided to write and tell my story because I refuse to let anyone else steal my voice. At my fingertips each week is a tool I can use to not only speak as loud as I possibly can, but it allows others to hear exactly what may be the source of their distress and offer avenues of not only inspiration and encouragement but healing, health and long life.

To say that I was disappointed with Tyrone (or whoever it was I communicated with) is an understatement. But to know that I'm in a place in my life where I am no longer a victim is a true testament to the fact that those past things I've talked about in my earlier blogs are truly in my past. No matter Tyrone's intended use, he could never use my words the way I use them. Even if he wrote the exact same words I did and tried to manipulate someone else with them, they would be lifeless for him because I'm the one who lived and breathed them. I truly understand exactly what my Pastor means now when he says "the presence of a counterfeit means that there truly is a genuine." 

Even though a relationship was not the end result for me through online dating, I'm glad I haven't given up hope on ever having someone in my life. The presence of Tyrone made sure I continue to believe there is truly an honest man of integrity that wants to be a part of my life. But for those of you who have given up on your dreams, don't allow circumstances to stop you from going forward in life. Don't wait to be PUSHED into doing those things that will bring you great fulfillment in life. STEP OUT and Enjoy the Journey as you Possess the Land.