🎉A Testimony into God's Faithfulness: Acceptance to Columbia University + Exciting New Chapter 🎉

This blog is very different than my last, but they were written with the same heart.

We hear this all the time, but let me start with this truth…. DELAYED DOES NOT MEAN DENIED. Again, a delay in your dreams, goals, the vision God has placed in your heart, that promotion, the next step, that healing, whatever it is… IT’S NOT DENIED, it’s already yours for the taking. It is on the way. It’s not a matter of IF it’s going to happen, it’s WHEN. The question is…are you ready to receive it?

All of my posts have been written but it was on my heart to include a video for this entry. I wanted to share the full testimony because it’s been QUITE the journey. I also wanted it to be very personal and encouraging. I missed out on some details, but overall, the gist is there!

The purpose of this post is not to boast or brag about accolades, but to share God’s goodness and faithfulness. This post is for all my friends around the globe, whether you’re a believer in Christ or not. If you haven’t read my previous post or watched the accompanying video, start with that.

I was cut off towards the end but THANK YOU FOLLOWING THIS TESTIMONY!!

Again, I want to reiterate…

Don’t stop watering your plant because we don’t have the luxury to determine when it’ll produce fruit. I’ve always believed that when God blesses your neighbor, that means He’s in your neighborhood! Don’t be afraid to share your testimony. It’s not prideful or arrogant.

I’ve been blessed within the last TWO months with opportunities I was literally striving for the last EIGHT MONTHS! (To all my Type As: I know it's a hard pill to swallow. But sometimes, we need to LET GO and LET GOD. As cliche as it may sound, Rome wasn't built in a day. Relax, reset and remove your hand.)

Striving did nothing. I'm not saying to become lazy or stop being proactive but recognizing when it's time to let your efforts do its thing, is key. I surrendered my will, ambition and plans to God and His timing. I removed my hand and was blessed with cushion job offers to Fortune 5 companies, acceptance into an Ivy, and the opportunity to serve students and communities, however, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the favor, grace and peace God has bestowed on me in this season and the last. I went from feeling extremely rejected and completely overlooked to getting hand picked out of hundreds of applicants. The director told me this year they had a record high number of applicants and I was ONE out of SEVEN that was accepted into the program. Literally, all Jesus. Talk about FAVOR!!!

THIS IS ALL MY FATHER. Yes, Ashley is smart. Yes, Ashley has an amazing background. BUT…

Me, in myself, cannot take the glory for any of these things. I have been led, provided for, protected and inspired each step of the way which enabled me the strength to accomplish all of these things. This, along with, receiving very clear visions and dreams allowed me to remain encouraged and steadfast, even in silent and dry seasons.

I know I am called to impact hundreds of thousands of people (Spoiler Alert: we all are) and I cannot even scratch the surface of my calling without Him. I don’t like speaking about myself nor being the center of attention. I know I don’t have to be. In all honesty, I still struggle with Imposter Syndrome. But the fact of the matter is: God places us in high positions and equips us along the way to achieve extraordinary things. We all have the ability and privilege to partner with God to save souls and change the world. Now, how that looks is different for each and every one of us. But you do have the responsible to STEP out and accomplish God’s will for your life.

Matthew 7:7-8, says “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

This is not just a cute verse. THIS IS A PROMISE. And ALL of God’s promises should be received with a YES and AMEN. (2 Cor 1:20)

No ifs, ands or buts.

And if He didn’t make Himself clear enough… John 7:38 goes on to say “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” He is very clearly saying to His children that He WILL FULFILL ALL of His promises. He keeps every last one of them. It’s just a matter of when.

This isn’t just for me! It’s for ALL of us! We have to remain submitted to achieve what God has already willed. God has already set you up. In high places, I’ll add again. The Bible says 'He has already prepared a table for you in front of your enemies' (Psalm 23:5). But get this, it’s not just for your enemies. He has already prepared a way for you to impact your community, family, friends, co-workers, students, your job, industry, all that.

In addition, we have ALREADY been blessed with ALL spiritual blessings in the Heavenly realms (Ephesians 1:3). Listen Family, you don’t have to wait till you get to Heaven to experience abundance and all God has for you here on earth. That’s what this verse means! Be sensitive to your spirit and move when it says MOVE. Be still, when it says be still. Most importantly, do not put God in a box. It is no longer the time to think small or to even put yourself in a box. We are meant to live extraordinary lives and the world is waiting for you to walk in your God-given rights and authority.

He takes the broken pieces and turn them into glory. I LOVE this. I listened to Champion by Dante Bowe every other day! This song got me out of anyyyyy mood I was in. So worth the listen 😉

P.S: My DMS are always open. Received what you just watched/read? Let me know!

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With love always💋