A church friend loaded all our possessions into the storage unit and hugged us. My nine year old son and I were homeless – homeless while faithfully serving in ministry and working a full-time job. I held and reassured my son that we would be fine, even though I wasn’t. With our car loaded with a few personal things, I called my friend, Angel, and asked if we could spend a few nights on her couch. We lived on her couch rent free for five months…

When I think of that season in my life, tears flow because God used an “Angel” to rescue us during one of the hardest times of my life. Words can’t express my gratitude to Angel for her love, support and patience.  We infringed upon her one-bedroom apartment and privacy, but she reciprocated by providing a warm shelter and access to whatever she had. I am forever appreciative to her for those five months. And although I had a job, I was BROKE – spiritually, emotionally and mostly financially.  Hurt and confused, I questioned God. I cried and prayed, not understanding how anything of this could be part of His plan or my purpose. Unbeknownst to me, this was a divine opportunity for revelation of undiscovered treasures He’d placed within me. This revelation began the art of rediscovering me.

Rediscovering me was mostly revealed during times of success and failure. Each situation posed an opportunity to discover untapped resources. Instead of sinking into hopelessness, I had to move past emotions and fears to dig deep and discover talents He’d masterfully positioned within me. I panicked as I dug beyond inner layers of pain and resentment to discover resilience and strength. I tunneled until I found identity, character and maturity. I had resources I’d never imagined. He used circumstances to reveal a leader, writer, and so many other talents. And like Joseph, with each situation another part of purpose was revealed.

The book of Genesis records how Joseph endured slavery and prison, and later reigned as governor. In each new environment, a talent was revealed and provided an opportunity for preparation of Joseph’s ultimate destiny. I encourage you to learn the art of rediscovering you. Whether a first-time mom, empty-nester, retiree or homeless – be confident that He, who began a good work in you, will complete it. And although some situations appeared as a “loss,” trust the character of God, knowing He will work all things out for the good and make something beautiful of you.