2012 Is Your Year of Manifestation: The Time Has Come to See What God Said
Here we are, a few weeks into a new year. Like most people, I am excited to see what the Lord has in store for me in 2012. If these first weeks are any indication of what’s to come, then I believe that for me, and many others, this will be a year of manifestation. And I’m not just saying that to pump up anybody’s emotions. But I really believe in my heart that for those of us who have been tried and tested, and remained steadfast in our faith, and are walking upright before the Lord, we will begin to see what He has said concerning our lives. You don’t have to hi-five your neighbor or turn around three times proclaiming “It’s My Season.” All you have to do is stay aligned with the will of God and trust Him. Amen?
In the first week of January, the Lord brought to manifestation something that He spoke to me almost a year ago. Around the beginning of 2011, the Lord told me that He was moving me into entrepreneurship. I totally laughed it off initially, because it seemed so far-fetched. I’d never even thought about being a business owner, and I was fine with the job I had. So I brushed it off as a random, passing thought, and kept moving. But when He began to speak those same words to me over and over and over again, my spiritual ears perked up. Once I started to listen, I realized that God was really giving me a vision.
Uncertain of how God was going to bring together the vision He’d placed in my heart, and thinking it was crazy for me to walk away from my job, I decided to trust Him and step out on faith. Let me just tell you, walking by faith is not a cake walk. But when you know in your heart of hearts that you are being led by the Lord, you have to obey Him no matter how crazy people may think you are, or how insane you may feel. I faced many dark, doubtful days and questioned whether I’d heard the Lord correctly. Just when I was beginning to lose hope in what God had said, He showed up and showed out. He poured out His favor and reassured me that this was a God-thing, and my faith had not led me wrong.
As you read this, I am officially a business owner, and God gets ALL the glory. If the details of how He brought this all together weren’t so personal, I’d share them with you and it would blow your mind. God was so strategic, and He is so faithful. Although I know that this is only the beginning, there is no doubt in my mind that the God who has brought me from such a LONG way, will take me even further.
When I think about the goodness of Jesus…you just don’t know!
I am fully confident that He who has begun a good work in me will continue to perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6)
I don’t just believe that for myself, but I believe it for you too. It may not seem like it right now, but the Lord has begun a good work in you. Despite setbacks and sidetracks; trials and tribulations; despair and distress; pitfalls and pity parties; God is working in you and for you. He has a specific plan for your life, and He is strategically piecing together the puzzles of your life to bring it to manifestation.
One of my favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11. It says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." You may not know the plan, but that’s alright because God says HE knows, and He has it all mapped out. His plans will prosper you. His plans will not hurt you. His plans will give you a bright future. His plans will give you hope.
It is the enemy that comes to make us think that our lives have no purpose, and that God’s plan for us is null and void. But he’s a liar, and only wants us to give up hope. Be encouraged to trust that God indeed has a specific outline for your life, even when you don’t see it, or understand how it will come together.
I’ll leave you with a scripture that always helps me to keep my focus on the Lord’s will for my life: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
LaKeisha Rainey-Collins, freelance writer and professional editor, is a wife and mom of three sons. LaKeisha is the owner & operator of LRC Editing (www.lrcediting.com), a Christian writing business specializing in proofreading, editing, ghostwriting, copywriting, and transcription services geared towards helping small business owners, self-published authors, non-profit and ministry leaders, and individuals reach their writing goals. She shares editing/writing tips on her business blog at http://lrcediting.blogspot.com.
LaKeisha is also an inspirational blogger who enjoys sharing encouraging messages with everyday women. Check out her blog, Real Woman, Real God at http://lakeishacollins.blogspot.com.
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Congratulations on your new business! God is truly amazing and this is confirmation! Thank you for the encouragement. I'm believing God for a release in 2012.
Bless God! I am working on a business plan and I have been feeling discouraged by the process. It is not easy putting a business together but your story uplifted me. I am motivated to continue on the path and trust God to bring it all together. I am glad I read this article today Lakeisha.
What an awesome testimony! I am a writer in this year I am writing my first book. I know it is a vision from the Lord and I am moving forward with it. If he can do this for you I know he can do it for me. You have inspired me more than you could ever know with this article today!!!
Congrats to my sister writer. I love seeing women move in their purpose. I love you sis.
When we step into our purpose, so many others are not only blessed by us, but inspired to live, be, and do all God says they can. Your are inspiring us!
This is an AWESOME word of confirmation for me. I have always been taught that if God gives you a Word, or makes you a promise you should look for the manifestation daily. I daily look for God's manifestation of His promise to me, I know it is coming SOON. Thanks Keisha, love ya. Gwen
Congratulations to you LaKeisha! Thank you for sharing as you do. I enjoy reading your articles. They are both uplifting and encouraging.
You ladies have no idea how much your comments encourage and inspire me. Thank you so much for reading, and seeing my heart as I share pieces of my life with you. You are the best!
And thanks to all of you for the well wishes in my new endeavor!!
Love you ladies,
Keisha
Congratulations! You are not just talking the talk but you are walking out your faith. Hallelujah!
LaKeisha,
A year ago, when I discovered your blog, I felt a strong pull from the Lord in the direction of writing. He used your blog and testimony as an example to confirm this calling. Since that time, my husband and I have started a blog (www.taylordtogether.com). Many years ago, my husband and I had a home based business venture that did quite well. However, in time, we lost our focus and layed it down. Now I feel the Lord pulling me to start again but this time He has clarified the vision. Your article once again serves as a confirmation that this is something He wants me to do. Congratulations on your business! I believe God is calling many of His people out of the broken system of the world and into their manifest place of blessing!
Hattie, thank you so much!
Lynn, Praise God that He used the articles to confirm things for you. I love it when He does that! You and your husband have a beautiful ministry, and I pray God's blessings as you band together and work for the Kingdom. Prayers to you as you step into what the Lord is calling you to. And thank you so much for reading.
This is truly awesome news and helps me to have hope and incredible anticipation for this year! God bless you in this new endeavor and step in your life!