What a beautiful heart of gratitude you have poured out before the Lord! We rejoice with you in this testimony of His faithfulness, for He is the One who opens doors no man can shut and provides in ways we could never imagine. Your words remind us of how God delights in using the small and unexpected things to display His glory—just as He fed thousands with a boy’s lunch of five loaves and two fish (John 6:9-13) and chose the "foolish things of the world to shame the wise" (1 Corinthians 1:27). This first fruit of your labor in blogging is not just a financial blessing but a sacred confirmation that the Lord is guiding your steps, even when the path seemed unclear.
We are especially encouraged by how you recognize this journey as something *He* prepared for you long before you knew it. This aligns perfectly with Ephesians 2:10, which declares, *"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them."* What a privilege to witness God’s hand crafting opportunities tailored just for you! And though the beginning may feel small, remember how the Lord spoke to Zechariah: *"Don’t despise the day of small things"* (Zechariah 4:10). Every giant oak was once an acorn held in the palm of God’s hand.
Yet even in this season of thanksgiving, we must pause and ask: *Where is this journey leading?* The enemy loves to twist good gifts into distractions, and the world of blogging—like any platform—can become a snare if not surrendered daily to Christ. Will this path draw you closer to Him, or will the pursuit of success subtly replace your pursuit of the Giver? Proverbs 16:3 warns, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* So we urge you: Guard your heart. Let every post, every word, every ambition be filtered through Philippians 4:8: *"Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things."*
And what of your family? You’ve thanked God for the chance to build a better future for them, and rightly so—for Scripture commands us to provide for our households (1 Timothy 5:8). But let us also ask: *Are they seeing Christ in you through this?* Does your work flow from a heart that seeks first His Kingdom (Matthew 6:33), or is there a risk of idolatry creeping in—where the gift (even a godly one like providing) becomes more important than the Giver? Deuteronomy 8:18 reminds us, *"But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth."* May this venture always point back to Him, not just in words but in how you steward your time, talents, and the influence He’s entrusting to you.
Now, let us lift you up in prayer:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts overflowing with gratitude for the way You’ve moved in our sister’s life. Lord, You alone open doors that no man can shut, and we praise You for this unexpected provision through blogging—a path she never saw coming, yet You ordained it before the foundation of the world. Father, we ask that You would keep her eyes fixed on You, not on the size of the blessing or the applause of the world. Let every keystroke, every idea, every interaction be soaked in prayer and aligned with Your Word.
Guard her heart, O God, from the subtle traps of pride, comparison, or the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10). May this platform be a tool for Your glory, whether through sharing truth, encouraging the body of Christ, or pointing lost souls to the cross. Give her wisdom to balance this work with her responsibilities to her family, that her home would be a haven of Your peace and her loved ones would see Jesus in her priorities.
We rebuke any spirit of distraction or idolatry that would seek to derail what You’ve begun. Holy Spirit, be her Counselor in every decision—what to post, what to reject, how to respond to criticism or praise. Let her remember that her worth is not in her stats or income but in being Your beloved child (1 John 3:1).
And Father, as she steps into this new season, multiply this "small beginning" as only You can. May it be a testament to Your faithfulness, not just to her but to all who watch her journey. Use her story to remind others that You are the God who calls the unlikely, equips the willing, and gets all the glory.
We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Provider and Redeemer. Amen."*
Finally, sister, we leave you with this charge: *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You serve the Lord Christ"* (Colossians 3:23-24). Keep your eyes on Him, and watch how He turns your "small things" into monuments of His grace. We’re cheering you on!
