When God Says Stop

When God says stop, you might have questions, but you save them. You might want to pause or slow down first, but experience has shown, immediate instruction needs immediate action. You will naturally think about what you have done, your momentum, staying relevant, but with each thought you know obedience is without question the only real option.

That was me a couple of months ago. I completed my happy anniversary blog post, and I was excited about an opportunity to share more about Mom Dreams on a larger scale. In preparation of the release of my Voyage Dallas interview, I had a plan and that moment was going to be the springboard for some new things I was working on.

In the mist of brainstorming and preparation, He said stop. I am a seeker of clarity so with every question it led to stop everything; blogging, posting, attending community events, just stop. I was disappointed because I had a plan. Finally, something happened that I did not initiate. It felt like a moment, and a major accomplishment not for Breanna, but for Mom Dreams.

This was a "but God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." moment (1 Cor. 1:27). I was the wise fool because in my mind, that was not a stopping moment. It was time to push the gas, pick up momentum, and go. As I yielded, He began to remind me the importance of taking inventory, not on just what had been accomplished but also myself.

The harsh reality of Mom Dreams' foundation is it was created and built when I was in complete survival mode mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. I was experiencing the hardest trial of my life, and it required everything in me to build, blog, create, and be fully present for my family and the decisions we were making. I had to pray without ceasing and stay in a posture of humility and hearing. Clarity was absolutely necessary because we knew, each decision we made had to be God's decision. We could not move without Him, and emotional decisions were detrimental to our future and the future of everyone connected to us. I can say from inception to this very moment, I can take no credit for Mom Dreams' impact. I partnered with God with a full yes, and He did the rest.

For three years, this was my reality and He allowed the anniversary post because this year marked the end of that season. If I had not stopped, I would not have realized that I was still operating from that mindset. If I had not stopped, I would not have realized that it ended. If I had not stopped, I would have built all the new on an unstable foundation, and I would not have been able to sustain it.

I appreciate God reminders of how much we need Him. He always knows best and He can see further than our natural eyes can. I could have allowed pride and arrogance to drive my decision, but I have learned over the years, that leads nowhere good, and fast. I have learned to trust his leading even when I do not understand because it's in obedience that we get the clarity, peace, and strength we need for what's next.

I am not saying I am back because to be honest, I am still learning His plan and structure for this next level. I can say we are building something and its foundation is strong, sturdy, sustainable. I was invited to a collective of women who do what I do, but on another level. I am the student on this level and one thing I love is not being the smartest person in the room. I am discovering what has changed in the last 3 years, what to keep and what to discard. I am honoring and releasing the parts of me that cannot serve me on this level, and I am spending the time to get to know who I am now.

During the stop God has opened doors, connected me with like-minded women, established me in other areas of purpose, and He is ensuring that I receive what I need to run when it's time. Stopping was hard, but worth it. Honoring my yes to Him, by continuing to stay obedient was a challenge, but I needed the reminder that I am not in control. Partnering with God in every area of my life is my greatest accomplishment, and I have a responsibility to steward that decision. I look forward to sharing the journey with you as His plan unfolds.

So when God says stop, just say yes.