God, didn't you tell me to start this business???

 
 
Lately I’ve learned directly or via third parties details of those that have wanted to give up on dreams because of wait for it…life circumstances:

1)      Death of someone close

2)      Broken family relationships or false accusations

3)      Hurt/pain/sickness/injury

4)      Financial loss

5)      Initial unsuccessful first or second attempts at something you believed God told you to do

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Brunch Lady (Real) Talk

Trust me I can relate!  I’ve found myself many a times in the recent years screaming, “God, didn’t you tell me to do this?”  Of course I had to repent later but it happens. He knows His child has issues (smile).  What you have experienced is nothing new.  It’s real, the impact is real but you have to make a decision.  Either you are going to move forward, try again or put it to rest.  Ironically, if you put it to rest you will not have “peace”. Why? It’s your calling.  If you read bios of most entrepreneurs or people who have succeeded in various industries their backstories probably read like a thrilling, nail biting, bestselling novel with series of victories, losses, ups, downs, heartaches and heartbreaks! 

Brunch Lady Instructions

I understand you may be angry, disgusted or tired.  But try again. If it’s in you, it’s not going anywhere.  Come back stronger, more committed, vested, smarter and confident.  You owe no explanations.  Think about your hard learned lessons.  Clear the clutter, recommit and realign. Remove any inapplicable excess.  Be honest with God then return to your first “purpose” love. Success is designed differently for each person.  Ask God what yours looks like. Then step back on your legacy path and hold God and yourself accountable for His gifts and success.  Start small, bite sized pieces and determine what you will do differently. Why? Your preordained audience could really use you. J

If you need more try watching...

1)      Baby Boom  with Diane Keaton – a movie about life, love, business and what really matters.  (Having it all on your own terms)

2)      The Apple Mortgage Cake (UP network) – How a business was born out of a bad situation

3)      Under the Tuscan Sun – Life interrupted turns around when we take the focus off ourselves

4)      The Devil Wears Prada – Making the best of a “temporary” assignment and using it for your good!

Or Read about my favorite motivators…

Monique Greenwood – Author, Entrepreneur and Former editor of Essence magazine; she listened to her inner voice and now owns several Bed and Breakfast venues in cities across the United States.  She exercised her faith and mastered the art of vision!

Sara Blakely – Entrepreneur who didn’t let the equivalent of failing the LSAT stop her! She is a multi-millionaire and 100% owner of her own company Spanx!

Stay tuned for more of my personal stories or read about them in my book Brunchspiration – a non-fiction devotional meets Brunch Lady book!

xoxo Norma (AKA Brunch Lady)

www.normajarrett.net