The Book 0f Jasmine

"Blind Faith",  I guess that is what you would call leaving your job, family, house, church, closing out accounts and moving 10,000 miles away to the other side of the world with no job lined up or any idea what you would do all because you received a "word" from the Lord. Why Australia?  That was the famous question I was asked time and time again. Besides, God leading me there, I always had a desire to visit Australia and was actually planning to vacation there for my 30 th  birthday. Then in June 2018 when I was seeking God for clear direction, He led me to read an article about the “Working Holiday Visa” that Australia offered to Americans (as well as other countries). It sounded like a phenomenal (God) opportunity, so I gathered all the information required to apply (Basic info, medical info, bank account statements, passport info, ~$340usd, etc.), which took a few days, but as soon as I submitted my application I was granted the visa. Like within seconds, whic...

From the time I could write, I remember my Mom always had me send a “thank you” for every gift I received or write an appreciation note to those who impacted my life, big or small. At the time I didn’t understand why my mom had me do this but I am so grateful that she instilled this act of kindness in me!! Till this day, I love writing thank you cards/notes, appreciation letters, showing people they matter and giving people their "flowers" while they can still appreciate them. And even though my handwriting isn’t the best at all, I am so glad that I do not allow this “weakness” to stop me from giving these notes of gratitude to those around me! The same is true with giving gifts. I love giving gifts; especially random and unexpected gifts! I personally will not give a gift that has no meaning behind it. It is always strategically planned out, very detailed and a lot of times personalized (one of a kind). I love to listen to people, hear their testimonies, and lear...

“A person's heart plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I absolutely loved everything about Australia; the people, the weather, the beautiful mountains/trails and my life in Australia was truly amazing!! Since November of 2019 my plan was to extend my time in Australia to stay for the Hillsong Conference in July. I was so adamant about staying and told everybody who would listen!! Then the first week in February came… and God instructed me to go back home and even gave me a specific date to leave, March 11th . I am not gonna lie I was so confused and very sad because it didn’t make any sense at all to leave, even though I was seeing how God was bringing this season to an end. After a few days of fasting, praying and crying, I ultimately died to my will and accepted what I heard. I had to trust that God knew what He was doing. So, still not 100% certain why I was leaving, I booked my ticket back home but I am so glad I did!! Literally I got bac...