On the Sunday evening before my birthday this week I got what seemed to be a random friend request from a very beautiful woman named BJ Arnett who I didn’t know. I was a a little confused. Before accepting the request I snooped on her page to see if we had any mutual friends (we had 2) and then I continued to snoop. I saw pictures of her and the main actor in the new Overcomer movie (which my hubby and I saw 2 weeks ago… amazing movie!!) I then realized by the pictures on her page that she and the man from the movie were actually married. I was still confused as to why I was added and now wondering what in the world God was up to. Long story short, I accepted her request and I found out about a 3 day film festival on her page called #content19 (for actors , directors, producers and writers) and guess what, the festival was starting the same day as my birthday. So I began to get curious and pray! And God said “Go”. So I asked Michael and he said “babe obey God and Go. I support you.” With much fear, excitement and expectation, I…. I… I waited to buy my ticket 🤦🏾‍♀️. “But God I still need more confirmation”.

Two days later on the morning of my birthday, I woke up to my confirmation from my calendar devotion flip book

This is where it’s gets wild. This week everyone but one of our boys came down with the vicious stomach bug and the enemy fought so hard to keep me from getting out the house to this event, but as always he was defeated. God got me there. At 6:30 am Thursday morning (the final day of conference) I made a one hour drive to the festival by myself and hubby stayed back with our kids. He was able to came during lunch to enjoy the keynote speaker with me which was so sweet because that message was for us both. When I first arrive that morning, one of the volunteers I connected with prayed over me and then she led me to the table of the keynote speakers and had me sit with them and their sweet team. This couple is anointed and full of the love of Jesus and for people. Their team is the same as well! All Godly, all humble, all so loving and serving! All lovely! Their humility and liveliness was literally contagious!

I had no idea what God was doing, by this point I was just so honored to be here and I expectantly went with His leading.

The festival started, and BJ Arnett was up leading a morning devotional speech. 3 times she said, “your quiver is not yet full”, “your quiver is not yet full”, “your quiver is not yet full”. By this time my eyes are running like a faucet with tears of gratitude. I knew for sure that God has sent me here. Check this, my first biological son’s name is Arrow’s name which God told us to name him from Psalm 127:3-4 (please go read it!) and he is the first “Arrow” of our quiver and now we have a growing quiver of bonus boys! We have 4 bonus sons through foster/house parenting! More confirmation on top of more confirmation. We’ve definitely got a growing quiver over here!

I was in tears most of the day yesterday as my spirit was being encouraged by such a kingdom culture. I met so many beautiful souls with hearts of gold! The peace of God was in that place through His pure hearted people. God spoke so clear to me there. God gave me more insight and vision. I took so many notes and drew circles around BIG prayers. I had my quiet time and the Lord has me reading in Psalm 91! I’m abiding.

God gave me the courage there to step out on faith in deeper depths of the unknown. He championed me on to receive His blessing for my life. He removed fear and doubt. He called me higher. He challenged me to just simply let Him lead my life even when I feel insecure, uncertain and sometimes unworthy. God gave me so much clarity for my “role” in His kingdom. I will forever be changed by the special experience being around Godly visionaries, writers, actors, producers, directors, but more importantly, disciples seeking first the kingdom (Matthew 6:33) while using their gifts to edify the bony of Christ and to seek and save the lost!

At the end of the festival I found BJ and her husband after the awards ceremony; even after a long night/event, they were still so radiant, humble and kindhearted. I shared with BJ how her friend request was why I was led to come to the event and we shared other words of encouragement. We how chatted about our mutual Facebook friend and how sweet her family was. Come to find out, she added me because something she saw I posted that’s she saw through our mutual friend’s page.

I know that God doesn’t waste any moment. NOTHING happens by coincidence in Christ. God is soooo faithful and intentional and He’s always up to something greater than us for His glory. We must say “yes” to His leading. One thing I realized even more from the past 4 days is that God will literally use something so simple yet profound to get you into the place, space and position to hear His voice. That’s how much God desires for us to partake in His plan and purpose. Wow!

Bj and Camy, thank you for speaking to my heart this week and being exactly who God has called y’all to be. Y’all are warriors for His kingdom.

This week has seriously been one of the best birthday gift I never knew I needed. I wish I could put into words everything that took place, but it just wouldn’t do it any justice. I have another another special gift that I got on my bday that I’ll share when the time is right!

God is sooo faithful and I will never stop following You King Jesus. It’s all about You and always has been. Don’t dismiss when God says “Go”. You”ll never know what your role is in God’s kingdom unless you take certain leaps of faith. Sometimes you’ll leap fearlessly and some leaps you’ll make fearfully and they’ll require more faith. Either way just leap beloved. Go forth and find out your role! There are souls on the line that need to hear the good news and there are nations waiting on your very simple “yes”.

So what’s your role beloved ? It’s time to play it. Be loved and be led by His spirit!

-@amyisom