Completely transparent, as usual. I’ve been studying for about 6 months on preparing to take the Georgia Real Estate exam. I’ve taken the exam 3 times and have failed. I’ve missed it by 11,7, and now 6 points. I’ve put in over $700 for this ordeal. I’ve been completely bummed because I’m like, “wow, I have 2 Masters Degrees that were very hard programs to complete, I’ve done several exams and have passed them all but this one, this has stomped me. I’ve been told that many take the exam several times before passing it; Real Estate Professionals aren’t the ones writing the exam, it’s created by persons who don’t practice Real Estate. This has completely frustrated and depressed me.

I’ve been beating myself up. I’ve been second-guessing myself, my goals. I’ve even been to the point where I need to pray but just couldn’t muster the words to put together. Then, I remembered an old song, “If I couldn’t say anything, I’d just wave my hands.” Another song came to mind, by the Williams Brothers, called “Just to say thank You.” The lyrics really hit me and resonated, “and if you don’t do nothing else just let me humble myself, and take this moment out just to say thank You.” I started to just tell GOD my truth: GOD, I’m tired of this, what in the world am I doing wrong, is this not what you want me to be doing? I’ve said, “GOD, I’m angry with You: why does this keep happening when You know my endeavors.”

Then, GOD said to me, “I make your path straight. I know your pain and I know you’re upset with me but I have a plan to prosper you, to bring your life to an expected end, to cause you good and not evil,” Jeremiah 29:11. He reminded me that it’s time to pivot. To come back to it but for now, to focus on the other tasks that He’s given me, in Ministry, to minister, encourage, uplift, empower, motivate, and inspire His People.

He reminded me of my “sure” purpose, which is to present GOD as our true Deliverer, our true help: very present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). I’m reminded to endure hardship as a good soldier, to endure, to persevere, to keep holding onto His almighty and powerful Hands. There’s absolutely nothing He’ll restrain from giving those who walk upright, Psalm 84:11. He’s promised to work all things out for my good, our good, because we love Him and are called according to His purpose. He’s chosen us, we’re royal priesthood, “God’s special possession,” 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:28.

“We’re more than conquerors through Him who loved us,” Romans 8:37. Let’s take our failures as a means to refocus, to realign, to gain further hope in Christ. Let’s no grow weary in trying to do the right things because we shall reap a harvest if we don’t give up, Galations 6:9.

So, if you’re at this very place that I’m at right now, shift and pivot! Focus on that which you know, without doubt, that GOD’s called you to do! GOD’s plans, His thoughts are not our thoughts. He’s promised to never leave us nor forsake us. He’s promised to prosper the work of our hands. Sometimes, we’re going the wrong direction and GOD has to allow something to happen to push us to our victory, our destined place in Him.

This message is very vital for those who’ve wanted to just give up, to quit, to lose hope and become depressed, anxious, angry, and frustrated. Know that GOD is pushing you into where He wants you to be, for He’s setting you up for divine victory! Overwhelming victory shall be yours! Ask GOD to direct your path, to guide your ways, your thoughts, so that they align with His victory movement, in your life.

What shall we do since we’ve had to pivot? We get more focused on growing in-tune with GOD. We study, more. Pray, more. Fast, more. Praise and worship, more. We amplify our communication with GOD and He will answer us and give us our next steps. We must remain hopeful, optimistic, delighted in Christ and as the Psalm 37:4-5 tells us that He will give us the desires of our hearts if we commit our ways unto Him and trust Him, it shall come to pass! GOD’s Will prevails in our lives.

We may have to pivot, we may be hard-pressed, but we must remain in faith and exercise it, coupled with hope and pure certainty that Our GOD will not fail nor forsake us. Our destiny is set, no matter how many wrong turns we make, be it because of disobedience or not discerning what GOD really wants for us. He always brings us into full fruition of the manifestation of His Holy and Divine providence.

Hang in there! It’s only going to get better from here!

Thank You GOD for refreshing my Spirit, my mind! Thank You that when life beats us down, we can run into you, where we are safe and you hide us. Thank You for being merciful, forgiving, and faithful, allowing us to share with you our hearts’ issues. You’ve rejuvenated me. I no longer feel defeated. I feel revived, ready for the shift.

Everything will work out for your good when you love GOD, living according to His Word & His Will for your life. It’s when you’re completely reliant upon GOD to be your guide, to direct your path, to order your steps, that He will come through for you. Even when we fall short, He’s faithful. His love, compassion, concern, and faithfulness endures forever.

Today’s Scriptures:

James 1:3-4 KJV |King James Version

³ Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

⁴ But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT | New Living Translation

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

2 Timothy 2:3-5 KJV |King James Version

³ Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

⁴ No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

⁵ And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Hebrews 12:3 NIV | New International Version

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.