Hello lovelies! Welcome to Broken to Beautiful! This first post is to allow you all to get to know me as well as understand why you are reading this. This isn’t just something that I thought would be a cute idea. Nothing can pull out your potential like pressure. Let’s talk about what got me to this point. The past few years I have been in constant recovery mode. In 2015, my dad passed away. I was just going to counseling because I felt like I had some patterns that were rooted from daddy issues. A week after my first session he passed away. Recovery. In 2016, my younger brother passed away. One of the most traumatic experiences for me and my mom. I realized I lost the men with the two most important roles in my life in less than a year. Recovery. I started feeling like I had gotten it together; I had transitioned to a new church, I had a new job, I was in the process of adopting a child, I was going to a personal trainer. Sounds like I was heading to a great space, alignment in all areas, right?

July of 2017, I was on the way to work and while in prayer I thanked God for peace that surpassed all understanding. I literally made a “why did I say that”face. I needed that peace as I along with over 5,000 others were laid off. I had peace, but I was back in recovery. I was praying for a way out but I was like “wayment now God, I was supposed to have something else in the line-up though.”  I wondered why, but I knew that this was about more than just loosing a job. This was an opportunity for development. I had been asking God for months to reveal my purpose. Did he have to do it like that though? Maybe. Maybe this was the only way I could hear Him. Maybe this was the only way I could really be disciplined to spend time with Him. Maybe if I wasn’t so “busy” I could be receptive.

That was the most difficult season for me to remain calm, confident, and encouraged. During those seven months I experienced rejection, fear, failure, and disappointment; I also experienced growth, maturity, and countless revelations. I experienced God on another level. I had to maintain a posture of praise, prayer, and seeking God’s face. Some days, I was literally like “Ion got nothing to say.” I had to press. I needed Him. Then He showed me how much He needed me, which is why we are here. I was totally content just being a good church member and doing my daily duties. Once God keeps moving you from one level to another, you go from “God what do you have for me?” to “God what do you need from me?” That takes growth and maturity that can only come from the Father!

There is always purpose in pain. This has pulled me out of my comfort zone on so many levels! It’s not about me, it’s about God getting the glory out of this vessel. Be intentional about your purpose. The greatest level of success is confirming your why and walking in it fully. This isn’t just a way for me to tell you all about my struggles, issues, and shortcomings. Some topics are still tender for me. This journey is for all of us. Sometimes we can wear our façade so long, we loose our true identity and remain deceived. I may not reach everyone that sees this blog, but for the ones God has assigned to me, join me on the journey!

Hugs and Kisses,

Tressa

 

Hello lovelies! Welcome to Broken to Beautiful! This first post is to allow you all to get to know me as well as understand why you are reading this. This isn’t just something that I thought would be a cute idea. Nothing can pull out your potential like pressure. Let’s talk about what got me to this point. The past few years I have been in constant recovery mode. In 2015, my dad passed away. I was just going to counseling because I felt like I had some patterns that were rooted from daddy issues. A week after my first session he passed away. Recovery. In 2016, my younger brother passed away. One of the most traumatic experiences for me and my mom. I realized I lost the men with the two most important roles in my life in less than a year. Recovery. I started feeling like I had gotten it together; I had transitioned to a new church, I had a new job, I was in the process of adopting a child, I was going to a personal trainer. Sounds like I was heading to a great space, alignment in all areas, right?

July of 2017, I was on the way to work and while in prayer I thanked God for peace that surpassed all understanding. I literally made a “why did I say that”face. I needed that peace as I along with over 5,000 others were laid off. I had peace, but I was back in recovery. I was praying for a way out but I was like “wayment now God, I was supposed to have something else in the line-up though.”  I wondered why, but I knew that this was about more than just loosing a job. This was an opportunity for development. I had been asking God for months to reveal my purpose. Did he have to do it like that though? Maybe. Maybe this was the only way I could hear Him. Maybe this was the only way I could really be disciplined to spend time with Him. Maybe if I wasn’t so “busy” I could be receptive.

That was the most difficult season for me to remain calm, confident, and encouraged. During those seven months I experienced rejection, fear, failure, and disappointment; I also experienced growth, maturity, and countless revelations. I experienced God on another level. I had to maintain a posture of praise, prayer, and seeking God’s face. Some days, I was literally like “Ion got nothing to say.” I had to press. I needed Him. Then He showed me how much He needed me, which is why we are here. I was totally content just being a good church member and doing my daily duties. Once God keeps moving you from one level to another, you go from “God what do you have for me?” to “God what do you need from me?” That takes growth and maturity that can only come from the Father!

There is always purpose in pain. This has pulled me out of my comfort zone on so many levels! It’s not about me, it’s about God getting the glory out of this vessel. Be intentional about your purpose. The greatest level of success is confirming your why and walking in it fully. This isn’t just a way for me to tell you all about my struggles, issues, and shortcomings. Some topics are still tender for me. This journey is for all of us. Sometimes we can wear our façade so long, we loose our true identity and remain deceived. I may not reach everyone that sees this blog, but for the ones God has assigned to me, join me on the journey!

Hugs and Kisses,

Tressa