If you would have told me years ago that I’d be running a business, ministering to women, and walking boldly in my faith—I would’ve laughed. Not because I didn’t want it, but because I didn’t think someone as broken as me could ever be used like that.
But here’s the truth I’ve learned: God doesn’t wait for you to have it all together before He calls you. He calls you in the middle of the mess. And that’s exactly what happened to me.
The Brokenness
I’ve walked through seasons that tried to crush me.
- Seasons where my confidence was shattered.
- Relationships that drained me emotionally and spiritually.
- Days where I questioned my worth and my purpose.
- the deaths of loved ones.
I let the voices of doubt, shame, and fear tell me who I was until I realized those voices weren’t from God.
Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
And He was close, even when I didn’t feel Him.
The Shift
Everything began to change the day I stopped trying to “fix” myself before coming to God. I came to Him as I was hurt, tired, and unsure and He began the healing work in me. He didn’t just heal me… He gave me a vision.
A vision for a business that would inspire, encourage, and point women back to Him. I realized my business wasn’t just a way to make money it was a platform for ministry. It was my chance to use my testimony to remind other women that broken does not mean disqualified.
From Fear to Faith
Launching a business was terrifying. I didn’t have all the answers. I didn’t have a massive audience. I didn’t have endless resources. But I had God’s promises. And I had a word from Him: “Go.”
So I did. I launched with shaky hands but a steady heart, knowing that if He called me, He would equip me. And step by step, He has.
The Boldness
Today, I walk in a boldness I never thought I’d have not because I’m perfect, but because I’ve seen God take my broken pieces and make them a masterpiece. That’s the beauty of serving Him. He doesn’t just restore; He redeems. And now I run my business with the confidence of knowing it’s built on the Rock, not just my own ability.
Isaiah 61:3 reminds us He gives us “a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.”
Final Word
Sis, if you feel like you’re too broken, too flawed, or too far gone to be used by God let my story be your reminder: He specializes in using the overlooked and the underestimated. Your pain can become your platform. Your testimony can become someone else’s breakthrough. And you can walk boldly into your calling, one obedient step at a time.
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