I was talking to a fellow business-owner and she said something that has stuck with me:
Even if you don’t necessarily believe in God, it takes faith to run a business.
My first year being full-time self-employed challenged me deeper than anything ever had in my life.
Do I really have what it takes to succeed?
Do I have anything to offer anyone?
What if I’m kidding myself?
Who do I think I am?!
Imposter syndrome was an understatement. My self-doubt crippled me. I was treading new territory and my knees were weak.
Despite all of this, a still and small voice kept whispering to me: what is faith if not the substance of things not seen?
God was reminding me the essence of what I say that I stand on. When things shift around me, can I still stand? Will I continue to move forward?
It has taken time, community, intentional agreement with truth, and perseverance, but here I am standing. Though I know there are still trials ahead, I will keep my eyes on what is in front of me, trusting and learning with every step.
