Motivation Isn't Enough!

It’s such a beautiful feeling when you come face to face with the thing God is calling you to. You begin to reflect on all you’ve been through, all you’ve encountered, and instead of it being a painful reminder, you see its value and understand that those times were necessary. When God finally reveals your assignment, you experience an unexplainable high. You’re on fire! You’re excited! You’re diligently seeking Him, because honey you want EVERY detail, and because of this you’re hearing from Him constantly. There’s a burning desire on the inside of you, motivating you to do the work you’ve been called to and to do it well! But what happens when the dust settles? What happens when it’s not as exciting? What happens when this new shiny thing gets beat up and worn down a bit? When the people around you slowly stop supporting you? When the weight of the call begins to settle in and you’re just not motivated to continue?

2025

2025 has been an interesting year so far to say the least. It’s almost like it hasn’t been all bad, but it also hasn’t been all good either. If I had to give this year a title, I would say it has been “The Year of Transition.” In February, I left the classroom mid year after secretly judging others who had done the same thing for years lol. It wasn’t planned, but the way God swooped in and opened doors I didn’t even know were options, still boggles my mind. Not too long after, I began to experience a series of upgrades all in and around my life. Not just financially, but mentally, spiritually,  emotionally, and in my relationships with people. Even with all of the positives around me, there was still something missing.

My greatest struggle this year and arguably last year has been people. Sounds crazy, but it’s my truth and I’ll explain. I didn’t realize how heavily I relied on the validation of the people around me with Hidden Treasures until the support slowed down and God removed most of them from my life in 2023-2024. I noticed that without their presence, I began to feel like there was no purpose in me continuing HT. I hadn’t realized that I willingly gave people the authority to confirm or deny ideas God gave to me, and silently waited on their encouragement or approval before I felt confident enough to go forth in what I was instructed to do. As I reflect on those times, all I can do is thank God for the discernment and confidence I carry now. I wanted so badly to believe that people would show up for me, the way I show up for them. I couldn’t understand how people I loved and thought loved me could see my posts, and keep scrolling, or see I dropped a blog, and not even bother to read it, or talk about the good things I was doing when they saw me. Meanwhile I’m going ABOVE AND BEYOND to support their projects. I even had a “friend” discourage me of going forth in a vision that would have benefited both of our dreams! Always questioning and wanting the details, but it was never for true support, it was to keep up and compare. I’m embarrassed to admit, but all of this discouraged me enough to put Hidden Treasures down for a bit.

I CHOOSE TO BELIEVE

Although I had so many great things happening in my life, new job, more money, new house, new car, I struggled with the absence of Hidden Treasures. I had to go to God and tell Him that if this was something He really wanted me to do, please show me where to start, what to do, and how to do it. Funny enough this was months back, but I did the list of things he asked, now here we are. 

The phrase God has given me in this new season is, “Motivation Is Not Enough!” On this journey of Him restoring Hidden Treasures, He is teaching me that He is all that I need. His love, His grace, His support, His guidance is all that can matter going forward. If I continue waiting on motivation from friends, family, and even myself, I’ll fall short every time because MOTIVATION ISN’T ENOUGH. The truth is, I won’t always feel like showing up for my assignment everyday. Friends and family may or may not support me. Life’s trials and tribulations will continue. Some days I may feel uninspired, sad, lonely, or lost, but it’s during those times where I have to choose Jesus. 

I have to choose to believe His promise. I have to know that there is a purpose. I have to remind myself, there is a soul somewhere waiting on me to share a word from Heaven. I have to remember on the days that I am weak, He is strong. That His hand is on me knowing that He who has begun this good work will continue until it is finished. I choose to believe He has never left me nor forsaken me, and He won’t start now. I have to work at Hidden Treasures as if I’m working for the Lord. I can’t be distracted by the noise. The ones who don’t see the vision. The ones who believe I’m going ahead of myself. The ones who can’t wrap their head around the fact that He chose me for such a time as now. The ones who don’t believe I’m deserving of this moment. Who think the Lord hasn’t already revealed their hearts to me. This time, it won’t hold me back in Jesus’ Name. I no longer need motivation because I CHOOSE TO BELIEVE. He is all I’ll ever need, and no matter where this journey takes me. I won’t let go of Him.

So welcome, or welcome back to Hidden Treasures! I’m excited for what God is doing in this season and you should be too. If God is calling you to something in this season, ANSWER! There’s an overflow of blessings attached to your obedience. Start with what you have. If His hand is already upon you. What are you waiting for?

I love you!