FROM
THE EDITOR'S
DESK
Every month I am faced with the challenge of coming up with the theme for my articles in the magazine. Trust me; this is not an easy task. I want to be led by God to give the readers what is necessary in order to inspire them. Oftentimes the themes come from what is weighing very heavily on my own heart, and the life lesson that I feel is encouraging me to learn. We all have challenges, but it is how we handle those challenges that makes us victors.
For the most part, I feel like I am alone and afraid most of the time, yet there is something on the inside of me that gives me the courage to persevere, in spite of, the challenges. I guess you may ask yourself, "Can being afraid and having courage exist together?" I say, "Yes". Being afraid only reminds me that I am human and helpless without a divine intervention, and my courage comes from knowing that that intervention is dependable. What will hinder us is when we allow fear to win by crippling us to stay stagnated. When fear bombards our thoughts, it can hinder us from taking action. I hope that none of my readers are at that place. But just in case you are, I believe that this issue will jolt a response from you to gear up for action and run like a mad man towards victory.
In this issue of “Discovering YOU Magazine” you will get a chance to read how the non-profit 501c3, business/ministry “Your Own Uniqueness, Inc.” got started and the assignments that have evolved and are evolving from it through the courage God gives me to press into them. I don't know about you, but sometimes I need to just exhale and because I am tired of all the pain I must ingest, I look forward to the rest. It is well overdue for many of you; therefore, won't you take this ride? It's okay because God is carrying you as He has carried me and continues to carry me through this journey with YOU, Inc. Do you see His footsteps? It's okay to ask for His help.
Now, that takes courage to admit you cannot be victorious alone.
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD (Psalms 31: 24, KJV).
Courage is a word that is used to describe some great feat that someone accomplished in deed. But, what about the one who just decided to stick around although the tears are falling? What about the one who realized he or she failed and yet, is able to hold their head up high anyway? I say that is courage. Doesn't that describe you? Well, it certainly describes me. I need a jolt from time to time, but until it comes, I have the courage to stand and trust that God has this situation in his hands. Although I do not see with my natural eyes the outcome, I believe all is well. Courage is a word that is not always perceived to exist, nor can it be measured, but when it has to raise its head----it's on time. Take the time to allow this issue to minister to that area that seems uncertain and breathe with the anticipation of hope standing nearby. Launch out into the sea of faith and stand fast knowing that courage has your back and it is followed closely behind by perseverance as you Discover......Your Own Uniqueness! Be Blessed!!!
Sincerely,
Tunishai Ford
Editor and Chief