Yesterday (12/10/2025) I found myself in deep reflection—balancing frustration, growth, and a shifting mindset. I’ve been reminded that sometimes stagnation is not a punishment, but an invitation into maturity. It forces us to examine what we have put ourselves into mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
God keeps allowing me to go through certain places, not to break me, but so that the grip of the world will finally lose its strength. I heard echoes of John 15:1—He prunes so that there can be fruit. Cutting back isn’t loss, it is preparation.
Bishop Allen Brown’s encouragement blessed me deeply. His words over my contribution to his upcoming book stirred both gratitude and humility. I am thankful—not just for his kindness, but for the reminder that God sees what I offer, even when I’m unsure. His affirmation helped me anchor again in purpose.
I’m learning that sheep cannot survive without the Shepherd. When I see myself drifting into fear, pushing to survive alone, or operating in worldly concepts, I hear Jesus saying in John 10:27–28: “My sheep hear My voice… and no one will snatch them out of My hand.”
I have started with Jesus, and I am going through with Him.
There are economic pressures, emotional pressures, and decisions that stack up—but His promise stands: He will not leave me. He is helping me stay connected to vision, not survival.
Understanding how the world thinks helps me move differently:
·Not reacting
·Not mimicking
·Not operating in emptiness
But walking with Him.
When God gives a vision, it requires trust. It requires letting go of what feels comfortable. It requires releasing what seemed necessary. The framework of prospering is not just money—it is:
·Provision
·Rest
·Order
·Safety
·Preparation
·Elevation
And some things simply cannot go with me into that.
So I am standing here—thankful for growth, thankful for encouragement, and committed to obeying God through every season. I don’t want to carry yesterday into tomorrow. I want the strength to finish what He started, to raise my praise higher than the weight of my circumstances.
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5 Jump to latestYesterday (12/10/2025) I found myself in deep reflection—balancing frustration, growth, and a shifting mindset. I’ve been reminded that sometimes stagnation is not a punishment, but an invitation into maturity. It forces us to examine what we have put ourselves into mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
God keeps allowing me to go through certain places, not to break me, but so that the grip of the world will finally lose its strength. I heard echoes of John 15:1—He prunes so that there can be fruit. Cutting back isn’t loss, it is preparation.
Bishop Allen Brown’s encouragement blessed me deeply. His words over my contribution to his upcoming book stirred both gratitude and humility. I am thankful—not just for his kindness, but for the reminder that God sees what I offer, even when I’m unsure. His affirmation helped me anchor again in purpose.
I’m learning that sheep cannot survive without the Shepherd. When I see myself drifting into fear, pushing to survive alone, or operating in worldly concepts, I hear Jesus saying in John 10:27–28: “My sheep hear My voice… and no one will snatch them out of My hand.”
I have started with Jesus, and I am going through with Him.
There are economic pressures, emotional pressures, and decisions that stack up—but His promise stands: He will not leave me. He is helping me stay connected to vision, not survival.
Understanding how the world thinks helps me move differently:
· Not reacting
· Not mimicking
· Not operating in emptiness
But walking with Him.
When God gives a vision, it requires trust. It requires letting go of what feels comfortable. It requires releasing what seemed necessary. The framework of prospering is not just money—it is:
· Provision
· Rest
· Order
· Safety
· Preparation
· Elevation
And some things simply cannot go with me into that.
So I am standing here—thankful for growth, thankful for encouragement, and committed to obeying God through every season. I don’t want to carry yesterday into tomorrow. I want the strength to finish what He started, to raise my praise higher than the weight of my circumstances.
He promised to keep me.
And He will.
Great stuff Pancake what an inspiration, Love it for you for the team and those who are coming. Setting the atmosphere with transparent excellence.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you.