are YOU hearing Me?

I honestly believe I have selective hearing. It's probably not a good thing to admit but it is a TRUTH. I have a habit of hearing what I think I heard, and RUNNING with it. Don't get me wrong, I listen intently but sometimes, INTENTIONALLY I just don't hear you. I've become a pro at blocking out what I feel isn't good for me, while what's good, its take a minute to register so it placed into the reserved listening part of my brain( don't laugh or judge, we ALL have it, for some its laying dormant).

I've recently experienced an "Aha" moment. When I first moved to Atl, I was speaking to my grandparents on a more consistent bases. Just to check in and share and keep the line of communication open. One of the most vivid conversations, was when I was sharing with my grandparents, my relationship with god and how I had to move from what was comfortable and step out into my destiny. We were sharing scriptures back and forth and my grandfather( who is a Bishop) asked about my line of work. I told him I was working at a school and still writing grants for non-profits. He spoke to me that," I hadn't seen anything yet and that people are gong to come to me asking me my prices and NOT to sell myself short. That the amount I speak, will determine how I value myself and my work. At that moment, I responded "Yes, Lord". He also gave me to read 1 Corinthians chapter 2 verses 9-15..(But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that LOVE him....)He told me his message that Sunday was" God had a word" and that the words he shared with me were words from the Lord for ME.

Let's fast forward 2 years later. I'm now a BUSINESS Owner! Yep, stepped out on Faith and decided my work was more than what I was being paid hourly. It's not happening over night but clientele is steadily building and KISS( kid inspired sitter services) is becoming a household name. As the parents give to me, I'm giving back to them and others.

But, the most shocking call came this past Friday. I was settling the KISS babies and my hair stylist called me. Hey Baby momma( she says my son is hers too), you busy? I responded no.. She cut right to the chase," Neka I need you to do marketing for my salon, come up with some ideas, etc,etc... I've set aside a budget, let ME know what YOU charge( AHA, that conversation I had with my grandfather)and let's make In The Now Hair Studio POP"!!!

I can't even began to tell you all how I felt at that moment! How stoked I was and how the tears began to stream... Now, my gifts are making room for little ole me.. The high places are coming down, falling into my hands and I'm using it to my glory and benefit.

I joke alot and I may even say some off the wall stuff(I'm a work in progress) BUT my relationship with God is real and sincere. I've been blessed in more ways than one... So, while my hearing is selective: Those words came back to remembrance for this time in my Life...

I challenge all of you who will read this post to just LISTEN... Even if it's not fitting your life at the moment, but those words in that reserved hearing box and go back to it at a later date. I'me sure there'll be some relevance!

so Yes GOD I hear you speaking to me in regards to my life. I see the provisions YOU are making and I thank YOU.. My motto has become, " I want to leave my children a LEGACY and not debt" and slowly but surely its going to come to pass and blow my MIND....