Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
This was a year of personal growth. I’ve accomplished so much inner work in 2023 that I’ve had to get to know myself again.
This year, several experiences triggered memories and feelings held by the little girl in me that I thought the adult me had suppressed years ago. And some experiences even triggered thoughts and emotions I didn’t know I carried.
In January, I learned I was more encouraged to obey the word of man versus the unction of the Holy Spirit.
In February, I realized I was giving too much space for the inner-me to speak negatively.
In March, I grieved the marriage I had, which unveiled the need to create the marriage Superman and I need for who we are today.
In April, I discovered an open wound concerning the medical care of my oldest Sonshine.
In May, I avoided getting sick by complying with my body’s need for rest beforehand.
In June, I was diagnosed with ANTS: Automatic Negative Thoughts.
In July, I deliberately disobeyed God on three separate occasions to avoid rejection.
In August, I shifted my ministry to the next level: name, brand, and audience.
In September, I buried years of suppressed spiritual abuse.
In October, I hosted my first event under my new ministry name with unprecedented success.
In November, I perverted God’s specific instructions on three separate occasions to avoid being vulnerable.
And now, in December, I will finally, openly, accept my call to ministry. I’m leaving 2023 as Kolanda Douglas and entering 2024 as ordained Minister Kolanda Douglas.
Despite this tumultuous year of personal growth, I’ve had the necessary tools in every situation to be healed and delivered. With each trial, I lacked nothing. And each month has been a testament that I really do have everything I need to accomplish what God wants me to do.
So, here’s to a New Year of witnessing and enjoying God breathe on everything we do!