Three Years Later: Walking in His Ways Beyond What I Ever Imagined

“Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” -Luke 10:20

YouTube reminded me today that it's been three beautiful, transformative years since God called me to started my channel. As I sit here reflecting on this milestone, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for how the Lord has moved in my life in ways I never could have imagined as His child and as a prophetic coach.

Three years ago, I thought I had life figured out. I believed I was paving my own path to the success I felt was long overdue. I had my plans that God was sustaining me in, my timeline within reach, my vision of what breakthrough should look like drawing near. Little did I know that God's pathway would look so radically different from mine – and that His way would lead to a life more abundant than anything I could have orchestrated on my own.

When Plans Crumble, Purpose Emerges

Two years ago, I felt accomplished. I had secured what seemed like the perfect position in a private counseling practice, complete with my own office and wonderful relationships with clients and colleagues. My master's degree was within reach, my son had been accepted into an excellent charter school, and everything appeared to be falling into place.

But sometimes God allows our carefully constructed plans to crumble so He can build something eternally significant in their place.

Within months, everything changed. Government funding cuts meant losing housing support. Financial strain forced difficult choices – leaving my job, pausing my education, navigating sudden homelessness. What followed was a season that tested every fiber of my faith: food shortages, mounting bills, strained relationships, loss of friendships, and circumstances that led me back to coping mechanisms I thought I'd outgrown.

I found myself in an abusive relationship again, facing domestic violence and feeling trapped by the weight of my sins. Eventually having to navigate a second pregnancy while experiencing homelessness, to escape into a better situation. In those darkest moments, when betrayal came from unexpected places and hope felt like a distant memory, I learned the most profound truth of my journey: God never left my side, and He never condemned me.

To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.
Isaiah 61:3 

For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.
Lamentations 3:22-23 

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Psalm 34:18

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28

Beauty from Ashes: The Ministry of Presence

During this wilderness season, something beautiful happened. Stripped of my own strength and self-reliance, I began to hear from God in ways I never thought possible. He whispered love over my unborn child, assured me of His provision for our little family, and showed Himself faithful through the kindness of strangers who became His hands and feet.

He blessed me with a scholarship to continue my education. Though I'm not graduating on my original timeline, I'm grateful for every slow stride forward. I passed the first half of my semester while moving between shelters. My unborn baby remains robust and healthy despite the challenges of inconsistent prenatal care during homelessness. Each day, I witness His mercies being new.

Now, as the CEO of my ministry and employed by My King, I understand what Proverbs 14:12 means when it says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." My way led to striving and emptiness. His way has led to life, purpose, and a ministry that flows from authentic transformation rather than personal ambition.

The Sacred Work of Healing

Today, I have the profound privilege of walking alongside clients as a trauma-informed, prophetic coach who uses Christ-centered approaches to support healing. My clients don't just book sessions because of my credentials – they come because they recognize authenticity born from walking through the fire and emerging with testimonies of God's faithfulness.

Together, we create what I like to call "museum displays" of past traumas – making those painful experiences ancient relics that no longer define their present identity. I watch in awe as my clients discover that their initial concerns weren't the real issue at all. It's the default thinking patterns, the lies trauma whispered about their worth, that kept them bound.

In our sessions, something wonderful happens. Through practical tools, the application of God's Word, and tailored prophetic insights, I witness my clients step into the healing springs of Christ. I simply sit alongside them, provide a safe space, and cheer them on in this beautiful race toward wholeness.

I am no stranger to the seats my clients find themselves in, having walked through seasons where God revealed the complexities and depths of my own brokenness and sin. My journey serves as a mirrored testimony of overcoming—one marked by basking in His endless grace. I know firsthand the joy that awaits those who choose to tarry with the Good Shepherd as He leads them into wholeness, both in purpose and in His image.

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:29 

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
Ephesians 4:11-13 

Future Greater Than the Past

As I celebrate these three years, I'm overwhelmed by one truth: My future will be greater than my past. Not because of what I've accomplished, but because of who God is making me to be through every trial, every triumph, every moment of surrender.

The delays weren't denials. The poor decisions became testimonies of redemption. The losses created space for gain I never knew I needed. Walking in obedience has proven infinitely better than any sacrifice I thought would earn God's approval.

Today, I can declare with confidence that God has never failed me. Though I've failed Him countless times, His mercy truly endures forever, and He continues to give beauty for ashes in ways that take my breath away.

Your Journey Matters

Friend, wherever you are in your journey today, I want you to know that your story matters.

Maybe you're in a season of waiting, wondering if God sees your faithfulness in the small things. Perhaps you're walking through your own wilderness, questioning if breakthrough will ever come. Or maybe you're celebrating victories that only make sense in light of the valleys you've walked through.

Whatever season you're in, remember this: God is writing a story in your life that's far more beautiful than anything you could author on your own.

His timeline is perfect, His love is unconditional, and His plans for you are good – even when the path looks nothing like what you expected.

He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5 

I'd love to hear from you: What season are you walking through right now, and how have you seen God's faithfulness in unexpected ways? Share your reflections in the comments below – your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

If this post encouraged you, would you consider sharing it? You never know whose heart might need this reminder that their future is greater than their past.

May God get all the glory from the good works He has started in each of us.