“Sit with warriors. The conversation is different “- anonymous
I sat with some of my dear mentors. Their hearts to listen – truly listen – and the compassion and interest in what I was sharing bought me safety. That safe feeling when you can let your walls down and truly share from your soul. And you are safe to do so.
It is amazing how someone choosing to invest in you despite your shortcomings and imperfections can change you. It is wonderful how when talking to my dear friends and mentors – their empowerment was not contingent upon my change. It was more of an invitation.
A few years ago I walked through betrayal on a very deep level by people I trusted and loved dearly. It felt like a season of being wrecked on many levels. Blindsiding lies and betrayal can do that. What a joy it was to not have to have it “all together fully” and still feel fully loved. What a gift to be known “as is” and approved before walking to the next season. It is truly freeing.
I walked through that season of betrayal as I said goodbye to the non profit Mom and I founded that then led to Lisa Bain Ministries. My mentors knew that by not compromising the mission on why it all began, God was leading me to a divine appointment, this was not an accident. There was purpose in that pain. God knew exactly what He was doing, who and what he was removing from my life and why. They helped me see it. Sitting with those warriors gave me pure strength and a safe place to land, and it gave me clarity. Oh how I cherished that clarity.
I have learned through that season that investing in someone is truly life changing. When we truly invest in someones life, we help them find safety, we help them rise
up, and be what God is calling them to be. I am thankful I sat with warriors through that season in my life. The narrative changed. And it changed for the better.
When you have an authentic, genuine tribe of warriors lifting you up. Clarity happens. Strength happens. Safety happens.
I am thankful for my tribe, as we help each other through the peaks and valleys of life. May we all see the value in truly investing, loving, praying, and listening. It is life changing to all involved.
It is my prayer that if you are walking through a dark season, you find your tribe. You find your warriors. That you find people who invest in who you are. I pray clarity over your situation, and that your purpose unfolds through it all. You matter. Don’t give up. Your narrative is about to change….for the better.