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Have you ever had a great idea?
Yes? Me too!
Did you plan it all out and think it through in your mind?
Yes?! Me too!
Where you were so excited to get started and then, nothing went as planned?
Yeah?
Yeah, me too!!! Especially this week.
It seems life is continuing to give me lemons, however, I took a step forward in planting more trees.
I have wanted to do a video blog for some time, but never had the courage to do it. This week, I dove in and did it anyway. I figure if I was encouraging you all to boldly go and have no more excuses, then, … I should lead by example.
I learned a lot in the making of the 2 minute video blog, things to do, things not to do, and things I need to find solutions for.
I decided to record outside because I thought the lake was a cool background. OK – not my brightest idea, especially since I am squinting most of the time because of the sun.
Then, I could hear a train approaching so I began talking even faster than I already was. Oh and my necklace is crooked too.
Finally, this Vlog was to be posted earlier in the week, however, we inconveniently lost internet for 2 days!!! – LOL … more lemons.
Tweet ThisHowever, I decided to not let these or any of the other things that happened become excuses for not posting the video.
I hope that you enjoy my very first vlog post and that you will find it encouraging.
In this Vlog post, I am encouraging us all to arise and awaken. We are in a season where God needs us to be like Gideon. We must push past the fear, break out of the cycles (pattern’s) in our lives that are holding us back and step out in obedience to what God is asking us to do.
This week, I will be continuing with my Gideon – To Boldly Go Series. You will find the new post on Thursday June 2 in the evening- 5 Steps to Breaking the Cycle.
Finally, since many of you have been following the When Life Gives you Lemons Posts, and asking if we have heard anything, here is a quick update:
A month ago, we discovered my husband’s job is moving out of state and we feel we are not to move. We made a BIG ASK two weeks ago, and today found out that both of his immediate managers are ok with it, but it came with a HUGE caution, other questions, and more unknown answers. UGH –it feels like we are back to square one and we only have 2 weeks left to decide.
I know God’s got this so we continue to stand, waiting for Him to reveal His plan, not ours.
Blessings to you all.
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SUPER SUPER SUPER!!! Great first time – you’re a natural. Okay, so now I have to go outside?? But I don’t live by a lake!! And you spoke w/o notes? Or?
It’s vulnerable, huh? Especially to play it back. Be encouraged. You encouraged me to go for it not knowing what IT is – so thanks! (just got off the wait list for a pub appt at SS – so now for more work and it’s a little scary so, Gideon’s unite!) Thanks, debbie!
Sue – Thank you so much. So yes, I spoke with out notes, I knew what I wanted to share and just went with it, that always seems to work best for me. It is totally vulnerable , and I thought just hearing my voice was hard – now watching a video ….Even harder!! So glad to hear you are meeting with a publisher at She Speaks – I am too!!! YAY — we can encourage each other in this area too… definitely a Gideon’s unite moment. Blessings and happy preparing for your appointment!
I loved being able to see and hear you as you encouraged us! Yes, definitely do more vlogs! (And seriously, is that your lake behind you? Beautiful!!)
Awe Thank you Becky! I hope to do many more Vlogs and improve on them as I go. Oh, and yes – that is our beautiful lake behind me. Its so peaceful, calming and beautiful too 🙂
Woohoo! Congratulations on completing your first vlog. One of my blogging groups is trying to get me on board, but I am resisting. maybe I do need to be like Gideon. Thanks for sharing on #FridayFrivolity.
Audrey – YES! DO it, it had its challenges, but in the end it was so fun and I am glad that I did it, you will be too. I think it brings a whole new dimension to blogging 🙂
So brave of you to go boldly forward into another medium!
Thank you Michele!
So,all of the above (squinting/crooked necklace/train) BUT IT WAS GREAT. I just sat here on my quiet Saturday morning with my coffee and my dog’s bladder about to burst BUT read and caught up in your job/pastoral conundrum. I just keep thinking DO THE NEXT THING. YOU KNOW what that is. I am going to go get the dog out and prayer walk for you. I loved you the first moment we met at ALLUME – I knew you were my kind of (odd) person. xoxoxo
Thank you Susan you are such an encouragement to me! and you have me laughing too, your poor dog… Thank you for your prayers -we greatly appreciate them and are very glad for them. We are doing what we feel the next right thing is – we are pretty sure we know… It just isn’t the conventional and safe route – but isn’t that just like God! I am so glad we got to meet at Allume and that I am your kind of person – even if it is odd (LOL) Much love to you. xoxoxo right back at ya. 😉
Hahaha! I’m laughing at Susan’s comment above! Isn’t it great to have friends like us? Your first blog was fantastic Debbie. This needs to be a regular thing as seeing your face and hearing your voice brings power to your message. Now you get to show me how to a Vlog…wink wink????
THANK YOU! and yes, it is fabulous to have such great friends like y’all. I really am thinking about making it a regular, maybe even weekly thing – I just need a catchy fun title for it…encouragement by the lake? A day at the lake? hmmm – – Any ideas? I can totally show you how to VLog.
Lessons from the Lake House.
Oh Susan – I like that a lot!!! Thanks friend.
Congrats on your first Vlog! You did a fabulous job in front of the oh-so-pretty background 😉 Great message—you got us all fired up there, and ready to get moving! Such a wonderful idea (not to mention incredibly brave) to video your message… it gives such a personal, friendly touch! Thanks for sharing your heart… stopping by from #FreshMarketFriday
Thank you Laura! I feel I am way better at communicating through speaking than writing, so it was fun to change it up a little. I thank you for your encouragement and for stopping by to visit. I love the background too and thank God for such a wonderful blessing to view it everyday. Have a fabulous weekend
I enjoyed your vlog, Debbie! A powerful message you shared about breaking negative patterns (which I can totally relate to) and being awakened to what God is calling us to do. Hoping you and your husband feel His comfort and hear guidance in the weeks ahead! Blessings!
Thank you Carrie. My husband and are at peace and being comforted even in the midst of it all… and are believing that we will hear His will soon. Thank you for stopping by and leaving me some encouragement.
So love messages that stir our hearts to intentional action, and Debbie, this is a great one! I’m so glad you are linking up to Fresh Market Friday so I won’t miss a single one in this series. And what a natural you are! Your passion for you message shines:) On another note, I live in the south and dream of scenery like this…so serene and beautiful.
Oh wow, thank you so much Crystal for your great encouragement. I am so glad to have found Fresh Market Friday too… You live in the South? I always say I am a southern girl at heart, but I do love the views of the Pacific Northwest. I have lived in Oregon and Washington my whole life, but I do love to travel to the south and experience it all too. I am so glad that my passion shines through, I have friends who have been telling me for a long time to do a video message – your words bless and encourage me. thanks again and many blessigs
Thanks for stopping by on Henibean earlier Debbie. You have been creative yourself this week by the look and sound of it and it’s great that you didn’t let all the doubts put you off. So glad you got to be daring, brave and creative this week with you first ever vlog! I think a big congratulations are in order! x
Thank you Jade! I appreciate you taking the time to visit and watch my Vog. I just recorded my 2nd one earlier this week and will be posting today. Its been so fun to be creative. I am jumping off and diving in and learning as I go, but being creative is so fun! Have an awesome week.
Go Debbie!!! That is awesome! You are very brave. ☺️ I had to do a video a few weeks ago for the first time and it literally felt like torture. I must have re-recorded the thing like 500 times. You have encouraged me to try again! You did a great job!!
THANKS Alisa! I don’t mind the speaking portion, I have a lot of practice at that part, I just hate watching myself :/ It only took 1 take to record this video, but that isn’t always the case. I am so glad I have encouraged you to try it again. I like putting Courage and Boldness into people. I think you should totally give it a try again… its so much fun to hear and see people and it totally adds another dimension. Have an awesome day – I am looking forward to a video blog from you one day in the future.
Love this idea, Debbie! I think your Vlog was excellent, and I very much enjoyed the message. Thanks for sharing with #SocialButterflySunday! Hope to see you link up again this week 🙂
Than k you Kelly – it has been fun doing the Vlog and coming up with things to share – I am much more comfortable speaking my thoughts than writing them, so the Vlog has been fun – 🙂
Debbie, I love this! Kudos to you for jumping in with both feet! I am so impressed. Not only that you are doing this new medium, but that you are taking steps to get your message out. Far and wide. I loved the video, and you are being too hard on yourself! The lake is gorgeous, and I don’t even see you squinting, I was too busy listening to your message! Keep it going, I love it, and if even one person takes the message to heart, you have won!
Nikki – thank you so much – it is so much fun to speak a message than write it sometimes, my preferred form of communication for sure. Thank you for your encouragement and grace filled words – I will try to not be so hard on myself… yes, the lake is our HUGE Blessing and gift from God. We haven’t lived here very long, but everyday seems like a new day on the lake. Thanks also for the charge to keep moving forward – I am advancing 1 step at a time and it feel fabulous.