What if?

What if?

What if life as you know it ceased to exist? What if we wake up tomorrow and all technology has shut down? Internet, telephones, television….gone. Running water, plumbing, electricity….no more. 

What would life look like? Wherein does your faith lie?

What would you do first? Would you begin to plant a garden so you and your family could eat? Maybe find some safe water to drink? How would you get in touch with your loved ones who are far away?

Would you begin to panic? Would you give up? Perhaps you would try to start a business.

Would you rely on your faith to start life over again?

These are the things I consider when I think about Matthew 6:30-33: “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (ESV)

We have been conditioned by a “hustle and bustle” society that says we always need to be breaking our necks to not only meet our needs, but our wants as well. We work multiple jobs so that we can afford the largest house, newest cars, and name brand clothing, which is absolutely any individual’s choice. But consider this:

What if we actually sought the kingdom and its righteousness first? What if we actually worked in a field that aligns with our higher calling? Would our gifts actually make room for us? (Prov. 18:16) Would we enjoy our work so much that we would work with excellence instead of mediocrity?

This is something I thought of when I changed my profession from being a Patient Care Technician in dialysis, to becoming a Life Empowerment Coach. I was really good at dialysis. However, I knew that it was not my call, and I preferred doing what is important to the kingdom of heaven versus what made more sense to society.

Taking the path that allows your walk into your calling is not always easy. It’s definitely unconventional. Sometimes our call is to be a Patient Care Technician, a nurse, or the VP of a well-known company. Yet, for others, their call may be to become an entrepreneur, a mission worker, or a stay-at-home parent. How will you eat, pay bills, and clothe your kids?

Following the path to your ultimate vision requires great faith. There will be times that you have no idea how you will make ends meet. But if we believe in what Matthew 6:30-33 says, there is no need to worry.

Have you:

                Sought first the kingdom?

                Taken the first step towards developing your call?

                Trusted God that everything you need will be taken care of?

If you haven’t, what if you did? I believe that when we take these steps, all things will surely be added to us.

Nothing is more real than a “final notice” letter coming through the mail, an empty fridge, or an empty gas tank. It is quite frustrating when you have to seek governmental assistance. It is downright discouraging when you have to sit in the dark because you could not pay the bill. But the lack of these things do not define the power of God, nor does it define you as a person. Some of the greatest authors, inventors, and politicians experienced many dark days. Actor, producer, and writer Tyler Perry shared that some of his first plays were written while he was homeless.

When you do your best, you can expect God’s best. But seek first the kingdom of God. Things may not always meet society’s standard, but…….

What if?

Peace.





If you have any comments, questions, or prayer requests, please contact me at: faithfrfr2014@gmail.com. Also,you can go to my website SherondaLBarksdale.com.  Follow me on Facebook at Sheronda L. Barksdale, Entrepreneur and Life Empowerment Coach, Instagram at: sheronda_l_barksdale, and Twitter at: @SherondaGB.