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  • Take that step, He is with you 

    5months later and still no job.

    I pray you have been encouraged & God has spoken to you through my experience concerning not having a job. I expect that at this point you’ll predict that this post will be about how I got the job of my dreams. Rather this is the point where I begin to question, was the waiting all in vain?

    Should I just have accepted whichever job I was given? When a whole other agency called me with a cover shift at the same school that let me go should I have accepted that? Should I have taken tutoring students more seriously? What if I had started up a lucrative business and worked hard at that? The what if’s. 

    That looks like a whole lot of anxiety. And what does the Bible say about when we’re anxious…

    Phil 4:6-7

    I surrendered these thoughts to God in prayer. 

    To let these thoughts consume me would do a great disservice to all the beautiful things God has taught me in this time. Even the opportunities I have had along the way.

    All I could ask for at this point was a clear word from Him. 

    The Holy Spirit brought me back to the essence of faith.

    A month prior I started to think about how the different journeys of the characters in the Bible played out, particularly in the OT. None were straightforward. 

    I made the decision to reach out to the agency I was with when I lost my job. Initially there were many reasons why I felt justified for not continuing with them. One reason being, it was not aligned with the true desire I had for my career progression. I was convinced that this was how I should exercise my faith. Believing that God was able to place me where I truly desired to be. There was little to no progress as I tried to reach this goal. It dawned on me that, all that I was chasing will eventually happen on a greater level but not in this moment. The job I wanted in this time was to be a Teaching Assistant in a Secondary school. Now, I’m still on the journey of completing my degree and moving towards obtaining a teaching qualification. This is in a year and a few months’ time. And I am not desperate in any way to move into this space. As for having a career it’s just the one I desire to have. 

    The literal definition of faith taking a step even when you cannot see the step you’re taking.

     2 Corinthians 5:7 CSB

    For we walk by faith, not by sight.

    And why worry when God will be there right beside you as you take that step. 

    So I had to take a step of faith. I contacted my previous agency for any job availability’s. 

    It’s okay to choose what you avoided for so long or to choose something again.  

    Ecclesiastes 1:9 GNT

    What has happened before will happen again. What has been done before will be done again. There is nothing new in the whole world. 

    It doesn’t mean ‘I’m going backwards’ in a spiritual sense. What is presented is just another chance to take the test.  The test of faith, which can produce great things. Can I walk in faith and choose the same path that didn’t end well for me again?

    Faith takes humility 

    “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.”

    ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

    In Abraham’s case, he had to take a path he had never taken before. Still, it was one that would lead him to the promise.

    Just know , as long as you abide in God, the step you take can never be a false step. God is a redeemer , who can work all things out for your good. 

    Like me, Sarah was someone who had to choose the same path again. 

    I wasn’t choosing my previous agency out of fear that God couldn’t provide me with a job. It was just an action I had to take in faith, based on what I believe I had received from God. 

    It was time for Sarah to do that which she had done at the beginning, although it unraveled as some sort of ineffective, vain action at first. Due to this experience, her faith would be tested even more. It wasn’t having sex ultimately that would give her a child. But the having faith. It was strange to Rachel to have try for a child considering going down this path before to realise she was barren. 

    God makes all things beautiful in His time. 

    Genesis 21:1-2 GNT

    The LORD blessed Sarah, as he had promised, [2] and she became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham when he was old. The boy was born at the time God had said he would be born.

    I worked at a place thinking it would give me the stability I was desiring. It didn’t work out there. Although, I had to press on. Going into the place that was not sown as Abraham did.  Now it’s time like Rachel to revisit what didn’t work before, that’s another dimension of testing my faith. 

    God desired a relationship with humanity.

    Then sin came and hindered this.

    God didn’t give up. Although, the pursuit to have a relationship with humanity did not work before He sent His Son to restore this grand idea. Still not knowing if people would choose Him.

    This Easter, be reminded of the author and finisher of our faith. 

    Abide in Him. Take the step with Him. 

    As long as you are with Him things will work out for your good.

  • His presence – The key to true glory

    In my blog post, “When Things Look Like They’re Falling Apart,” I ended saying as that I decided to take matters into my own hands. I had faith in myself and in the resources I believed would help me get the job I wanted. I thought this was what was necessary.

    But I want to tell you what I have found is—and will always be—a necessity:

    In this life, you can never be completely sure about everything. Life is a mystery. What worked five years ago may not work seven years from now.

    spending time with Jesus, the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

    [MARY AND MARTHA]

    Luke 10:38-42 CSB
    While they were traveling, He entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. [39] She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what He said. [40] But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? So tell her to give me a hand.” [41] The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, [42] but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.”

    I chose to be Martha not Mary…

    When I lost my job, my immediate thought was to get another one as soon as possible. I have lived much of my life making poor financial decisions, and this time I was determined not to continue that way. That is why the frustration came when everything felt like it came crumbling down. I only wanted to move forward, but it felt like I had taken 10 steps backwards.

    It dawned on me that the months were just passing by, yet I was still without a job. I thank God for reminding me of every time He had come through for me before this. He reassured time and time again that He was more than able to provide for me. If only I had chosen to spend that time peacefully in His presence instead of in anxiety.

    As much as I desire to be rich and stable, my stability can never be found in riches.

    1 Timothy 6:17 MSG
    Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage—to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they’ll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life.

    In this time, I learned the necessity of discipline, surrender, and trusting in God—with the necessary act of staying close to Him (John 15:5). God revealed how much these things will matter when it is time for Him to bless me. I do not regret the journey.

    And I know that I am not under any curse.

    1 Peter 4:12 MSG
    Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.

    God’s provision vs God’s presence

    Even when God provided for me, it did not compare to the satisfaction I have when I am with Him. There was a period in which I gave myself to striving. I was determined to rise above any “curse” that seemed to stand against my financial stability. No matter how much talk of curses that instills fear within us, the truth says that Jesus became a curse for us. And the truth also says that perfect love casts out fear.

    My striving was rooted in fear, but my decision to rest, to rest in Him came from love. The peace I felt while applying for jobs was the kind of peace the world gives. On the other hand, the peace I experienced while sitting at the feet of Jesus was something the world could never give.

    Interestingly, small things began to happen after I spent time with Him—whether it was a job opportunity or unexpected provision. The more time I spent with God, the more things began to fall into place. But please understand, this is not to say that you should spend time with God in order to be blessed. He is the blessing and the reward.

    The constant seeking of Him, the continual drawing near—it is not in vain. Calling upon someone you cannot see is difficult, but your life depends on it. Choosing to follow the One you cannot see rather than what is tangible goes against natural human tendencies.

    I want to encourage you: as the believer you profess to be, this is the right step.

    2 Corinthians 4:18 AMP
    So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.

    Draw near to Him. He is your glory.🌱

  • When life looks like it’s falling apart

    I reflect on my life regularly, but the reflection that took place in October 2025 was different. Being told that I was no longer needed at a place, where I had only been working for a month can provoke a variety of responses, depending on the situation. When I received the news, I laughed in disbelief.

    Let me explain my time at this workplace.

    On the 9th of June, I worked a trial day at a primary school, where I continued covering for TAs until the end of the term. During this time, I was successful and later received the news that I would have a full-time position starting in September.

    Fast forward to the new term: I arrived for the inset day, was placed in a class, and met my colleagues. However, this is where the red flags began to reveal themselves. Prior to this, I had told my agent that I wanted to work in a specific class, and this request had been passed on to the school. To my surprise, on the first day, I discovered that I had not been placed in the class I had requested.

    I ignored it, as I had briefly worked in the assigned class during the previous term. I also genuinely liked the class teacher and had been told that we would have a new set of students who were much calmer than the previous group.

    After a week of settling in, I was told to support the class I had initially wanted. From that point, it became my new class, and I replaced one of the TAs. At first, my frustrations centred around the lack of clear communication and the fact that I had missed an entire week of getting to know the children and meeting their parents.

    By the grace of God, I adapt quickly to new situations, which proved helpful when, just one week later, the class teacher took two weeks off for bereavement. Things quickly became hectic. We had three different cover teachers during that period. On top of that, the ceiling collapsed [due to a leakage] during one of our lessons, leading us to evacuate the children. Honestly — it was a mess.

    Not to mention, the class teacher was a perfectionist, and the other TA and I were very aware of this. Despite all the mishaps, we decided not to stress ourselves, knowing we were genuinely doing our best.

    Just before the class teacher returned, it was communicated that I would need to spend my mornings supporting a student in my previous class. This was frustrating, partly because of the abrupt change and because I felt I had no choice in the matter. We also shared the playground with that class, and over the weeks I had observed how difficult it was to work there. Still, I did what I was instructed to do.

    This particular work environment taught me that when you endeavour to please people, you will eventually be disappointed. As Galatians 1:10 says:

    “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

    Unfortunately, it seemed that the only things ever highlighted were my shortcomings. For example, being slightly late once.

    I had to constantly remind myself of Romans 8:31:
    “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

    One day, I spoke with a TA from another class. I expressed how I was no longer enjoying my job — constantly being moved around and the lack of clarity regarding my position. During our conversation, she mentioned how much she was being paid. It was £20 more than I was earning, even though we were doing the same job. I had never been paid that little in previous TA roles. On top of that, I did not feel the pay reflected how I was being treated.

    From that point, I began considering leaving the school. When I put everything into consideration, I realised it was not my dream workplace. I also did not want to work in Early Years.

    One or two weeks later, I was moved to a completely different part of the building to work across two different classes at the start of that week. That was my breaking point. I was not a cover TA. I had accepted the role with the expectation that I would remain in one particular class throughout my time there. I also had a strong desire to remain in a mainstream setting.

    On the second day of that week, I was assigned to cover a TA in a special needs classroom. It was clear they were using me because of my experience. Some might say that at least I had a job and should not complain. However, I believe I am far too young to settle. Thank God I currently have the freedom to leave. I do not have responsibilities such as bills, a husband, or children tying me down.

    The next day, I decided not to go into work — and, you wouldn’t believe, that the same day I was let go.

    I asked my agent, what was their reason for this, and she said it was something along the lines of ‘I could not keep up with good punctuality. I told her, that was not true, as I had been present every day and had rarely been late. She responded by saying, “They were just looking for a reason to let you go.”

    At that moment, I realised this situation was bigger than me and along this journey there would be so much I would have to learn. Even during my trial period, I sensed hostility from the supervisors. When I began to share with my agent the changes they were making with my position, she told me of how hard-working they had described me as. It was not about my work ethic. It became clear that my presence unsettled them, therefore I was not surprised at this news.

    All I wanted was to earn money and win souls. I truly believed this was where God wanted me. Looking back I should have asked God to touch the hearts of these supervisors, that they would favour me. Fortunately, Romans 8:28 reigns true. After leaving this place of work I have found that God’s plan for me was greater than being a Teaching Assistant at this school. Although, still being my human self I did have many moments of anxiety and despair.

    I would think to myself that, finally I had a stable, full-time job. I spent the first few months questioning my entire life. At one point, I wondered if I was cursed. I began thinking about my bloodline, patterns of poverty, and recurring disappointments. I did not want to settle for that narrative. I knew a significant change needed to take place.

  • Hi Glorious People!

    Wow. Where do I even start?

    I am writing the introduction for my blog page about faith. Let me explain to you why this is so shocking for me. I have desired to start a blog page for years. In 2023, I finally decided to begin forming the idea. Initially I thought God was leading me to create a blog page to help women fulfill their purposes. I started doing my research and typing up blog posts—until I no longer felt the conviction to make this my niche.

    In early 2025, I experienced a lot of changes in ways I was to be obedient to God. During this season, I was learning to value intimacy with Him and to remain in His presence.  I believed in a life of service to God, but even more than that, I began to believe in a life truly connected to God.

    A few months later, I began striving again to take the blog seriously, but this time I had no idea where I wanted to take it. God also revealed to me that I started to develop the wrong motives for starting up a blog page. On this page you will soon realise how heavy I am on life being made up of seasons and lessons. After I was cleansed of all the wrong motives, I entered a season of meditating upon waiting. Waiting on God for various things you may be desiring. For a time, it felt right that this should be what the blog was about—until it wasn’t.

    The overarching essence of this blog was, and still is, to teach people through my personal life experiences. Throughout my life’s journey, coming to Christ was when my life truly began. It was where I found my purpose, so at first it felt right to emphasise the importance of knowing your purpose.  However, not long into one’s life in Christ, difficulties arise. One of my greatest struggles was unmet expectations, disappointment, and weariness. Again, desiring things to take place and waiting on God for it to come to pass. I strongly believed that many others could relate to this being one of the greatest challenges in their walk with Christ.

    But now, I find myself at a full-circle moment—not one that takes us back to purpose, but back to faith. That is how my new life began: in faith. It is important to let patience run its course, whilst there are things in life that must be actively sought after. I have lived with an immense array of visions for my life, and I thank God for showing me that the very foundation I was building upon would determine how I would obtain them.

    None of those ideas were wrong, nor were they things this page should not address. But there is something about sharing on a topic we feel the least qualified to speak on. There’s humility in that. We often feel the need to be filled with all the knowledge that exists before we can speak. I will never be above learning. What I share will not come from a place of hypocrisy, but from obedience.

    My shock is not only in how my niche has changed over the years, but in the fact that it is MY niche.  I would love to say that faith and I are two peas in a pod—but by faith, I will get there. I would love for us all to be people of faith.

    If, like me, you feel your life lacks beauty, I tell you this: living by faith will make it beautiful. Your life will be glorious by faith.