I need some advice. Two years ago, I had a vision on my heart—a coaching program called Purpose-Passion-Profit. The idea was to support Christian entrepreneurs (or aspiring ones) with their marketing, offers, and positioning. I won't share too much here as I don't want this to come off as self-promotional. I launched it, and there was definite interest, but before I could onboard clients, I felt a very strong pull to step away. God revealed that I wasn’t pursuing it for the right reasons, and that the stress I was experiencing was (because of the pressure I put on myself to make it work) was negatively impacting my family. Fast forward to earlier this year: When I first envisioned the membership I recently launched, this program - Purpose-Passion-Profit, came to mind again. I thought it might fit perfectly with the other courses I’m building. Lately, I’ve also been feeling called to niche down further — to specifically support Christian wellness practitioners. Here’s where I’m struggling: Many of the wellness practitioners I currently support incorporate tools, modalities, or teachings rooted in new age practices or other religions (like Buddhism). I’m increasingly uncomfortable when these counter-Christian topics come up in posts or conversations. On one hand, my current strategy and positioning have been going really well, and I don’t want to disrupt that unless it’s God guiding me. On the other hand, this pull is becoming more persistent. Has anyone experienced something similar? Have you ever revisited a vision you once set aside? How did you discern whether it was God calling you to make a change?

#Lisa Vanderveen, Alliance Leader ⁣ You’ve faced the darkness.⁣ Done the hard work.⁣ And still, there’s a gap you can’t explain.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ You’ve walked through therapy, mindset work, even energy healing.⁣ ⁣ But it didn’t bring the clarity, peace, or freedom you were searching for.⁣ ⁣ Then Jesus changed everything.⁣ ⁣ You’re beginning to hear Holy Spirit’s voice.⁣ You’re learning to trust Him.⁣ ⁣ But it’s hard.⁣ ⁣ Sometimes, the whispers are drowned out by the weight of the past.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Here’s the truth: you’re not alone.⁣ ⁣ And you don’t have to figure this out on your own.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨.⁣ ⁣ Where you hear Holy Spirit’s voice so clearly it feels like a conversation.⁣ ⁣ Where you trust His guidance so deeply that fear no longer holds you back.⁣ ⁣ You stop second-guessing and start moving forward with boldness.⁣ ⁣ Your decisions align with the purpose God placed on your life.⁣ ⁣ Your relationships are richer, your work is more fulfilling, and the legacy you’re building reflects His glory.⁣ ⁣ That’s what a year in the Kingdom Purpose & Prosperity Alliance will bring.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ This is for legacy-minded Christian business owners who feel called to create lasting impact and walk fully in their God-given purpose.⁣ ⁣ You’ll join a small Introduction Cohort of no more than five members starting this January.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿:⁣ 🔥Break Spiritual Chains – Uncover and remove hidden blocks that keep you stuck.⁣ ⁣ 🔥Align Vision & Identity – Partner with Holy Spirit to clarify your purpose and reclaim who He created you to be.⁣ ⁣ 🔥Refine Actions with Integrity – Take consistent action in alignment with Holy Spirit’s guidance, refining each step as He leads.⁣ ⁣ This isn’t just another program.⁣ It’s a place to heal, grow, and thrive.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁:⁣ 1. Decide – You’re ready to move beyond surviving.⁣ ⁣ 2. Join the Alliance – Message me the word ALLIANCE to start your journey.⁣

This week I finally achieved something that I’ve been striving towards for a long time. I finished a book that I’ve been writing. ✍🏻 In recent weeks it’s been my excuse. I can’t focus on that right now or I can’t start that project right now …. I’m determined to finish my book. A book I thought I was being led to write. I finished it two days ago. The celebration was very brief. I looked at it and went through it and I was just not elated or happy with it. I was so confused. I prayed. I waited. I listened and this morning God answered. Was this really God telling me not to release it or was it some sort of fear on my end? I got the answer! “Mel, now that we’ve got your excuse out of the way… You are not going to release it. “ Me: “What???” God: “Now, we are going to take that and utilize the skills I’ve given you and you are going to transform it into an experience. I didn’t create you only to write. I created you to be creative and stand out as you fascinate people with how you up-level something mundane as “just another book” to an experience that has the ability to attract & transform into something that can be savored.” Me: So, I’m not finished with this yet? God: No. Not yet. Remember how that segment in that show you were watching the other evening about integrity. How it was even expected from candidates in how they performed their exercises? How you were totally shook by how a candidate was totally called out on his sit-ups and the way he climbed stairs? As not having integrity and getting completely chastised for it? Then you saw how his lack of integrity also kept him from reporting an injury which nearly drowned him in the 500 yard swim? You are headed in not just for the 500 yard swim in the pool - but the equivalent of a rescue swimmer in the unpredictable environment of an ocean. So, I’m calling you out on your integrity in this. The book is your content for something bigger. At first, I was disappointed - I’m very sick of this book to be honest. But that quickly transformed into excitement because I’m getting to transform the book into something that truly lights me up and I know I’ve been created for. God gave me an amazing download of what this is going to look like. I’m totally re-energized on this project now! I am so excited!

There’s a moment in every journey when resistance shows up. It could be external—opposition, setbacks, unexpected obstacles—or internal—fear, doubt, the weight of past failures. It’s that point where many give up, convinced that the obstacles in front of them mean they should turn back. But what if the resistance you’re feeling is actually confirmation that you’re on the right path? I’ve learned that the greatest breakthroughs often come after we face the most resistance. It’s in those moments that we’re given a choice: will we stop, give in to the pressure, and let the resistance win? Or will we press on, even when it feels like everything is pushing against us? Paul writes in Philippians 3:14, “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” He knew what it was to face opposition, but he kept moving forward because his vision of the goal was greater than the obstacles in front of him. Resistance doesn’t mean you’re off track; sometimes, it’s the very thing that sharpens your resolve and strengthens your faith. So, if you’re feeling resistance right now, press on. You’re closer than you think. Reflection: What resistance are you facing today? What’s one step you can take to press forward despite it? Remember, resistance is not your cue to stop; it’s your invitation to keep going.

Have you ever found yourself in a place where you feel stuck, but the idea of stepping out into the unknown terrifies you? I had one of those moments today, an emotional trigger that took me to a deeper place in prayer. As I sat with it, I saw the Israelites leaving Egypt. I imagined them standing at the edge of the Red Sea, fear gripping them as they faced an impossible situation—water on one side and an army chasing them on the other. But then, the sea split, and they had a choice to make. Would they step into the unknown, even with fear in their hearts, or would they stay trapped in the familiar, even if it meant slavery? It’s easy to cling to what we know, even when it’s not good for us. But then, in the stillness, I heard the Father whisper: “Is your desire for freedom greater than your fear of the unknown?” That question hit me hard. How often do we let the fear of what might happen keep us from stepping into the freedom God has already prepared for us? I want to ask you that same question today. Where are you allowing fear to hold you back? What freedom is just on the other side of that first step of faith? You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to trust that dry ground will appear, even if the waters seem insurmountable. So, is your desire for freedom greater than your fear of the unknown? What will you choose today? Reflection: Take a moment to think about the areas of your life where you feel called to move forward, but fear is holding you back. What’s one step you can take toward freedom today?