Intentionality, Accountability, Community

BETTER TOGETHER!

We can do this, or should I say I can do it. There are some things that need to happen to keep moving forward on this journey that I’m on and have been on for so many years and community helps me accomplish what I can’t do alone and makes dreams come true.

The morning of Jan. 25th, 2025 before I even got out of bed I thought why am I wasting God’s money. Why am I paying for a website that I am not using. I acted like it’s not such a big deal, but in actuality it’s about what it represents. I know deep within I should be doing something with my writing but I’m still afraid I’m not good enough. I still think too much about what people will say about my writing.  When I consider all of the things that are on the internet that probably aren’t any better than my writing why do I act like I must be perfect? The bottom line is my fear and lack of accountability. This year it must stop. God has been so merciful to me. There are three things that are needed in my life to be obedient to what I believe is another component of my life, sharing what God has done and what God can do.

I have always wanted to blog, share stories, share my opinion. I’m certainly not unique with that desire. I’m not an expert in any particular area except for being me. I’m not saying I know myself the best. I just know about myself pretty good, if I’m being really honest. I know that I procrastinate and can make things a much bigger deal than they need to be. That being said I still believe I have something worth saying. I will never force anyone to listen to what I have to say. That’s between you and God. So maybe we take a journey in 2025. In order to do that there are three areas of my life that require my focus:

1. Intentionality

2. Accountability

3. Community

All three of these things can work together. I am blessed to have community. I invite those of you who choose to come on this journey with me to be a part of my community in this particular area. I want nothing from you. I have something to share but no one will make you accept a gift. Not all gifts are for everyone. If you think it’s junk just don’t read it anyone. I am not asking for your critique I just want to share and encourage through the journey I have been on and am going through.  If you want to leave a positive encouragement on my website do so. I will be making an effort to be more interactive.

Are there areas in your life where you have said you would do something again and again and continue to not make good on the promises to yourself and God. Join the club. I know that God has given me talents and He’s been patient in not requiring a report right now as to what I have done. I want to hear Him say I’ve done well, and been faithful in handling what He gave me, “come let’s celebrate and enter into my rest”. Matt. 25:14-30. That scripture is a reminder that we all have been given some type of talent and we can do something with what we have. We don’t need to compare our gifts with anyone else’s abilities. It’s my job to do the best with what I have. So I am going to encourage you as I encourage myself to find something that you know you can and should be doing. Be intentional about working on it. Become accountable to yourself first and then to someone else who can challenge you in this area. Commit to have community in your life. You have something to give and they have something that you need to receive. That’s all I have for today. I’m Gissele and I am going to write. I will try my best to make it plain so that you can run (Hab. 2:2) with whatever encouragement I have to share. It’s going to be a pleasure getting to know you and share who I am becoming because of God’s grace and mercy in my life.

From my heart to yours,