CONTENTMENT + AMBITION: BEING PRINCESS CHARMING 👸🏽

August 16, 2025

 I had this realization the other day. I’ve been tempted to just hope things would magically work out while I sit around waiting. But that discomfort in my spirit? That financial squeeze? It’s not there to torture me—it’s there to MOVE me.

You know what? I finally admitted to myself: this ain’t working. No more denial. 

Here’s the breakthrough I had: 

Contentment doesn’t mean I have to stay wherever I’m at. 

I can be content AND recognize when a situation isn’t healthy or sustainable. 

Having a godly attitude doesn’t mean accepting circumstances that need changing. It means finding peace in the character of God while you’re actively working toward something better.

So I’m stepping up. I’m going to be my own Princess Charming instead of waiting for someone to rescue me. I’m putting myself out there, looking for opportunities that align with what my family needs, and trusting God with the outcomes. If doors shut, they shut. If they open, I’m walking through them with confidence.

Next week I’m attending a workshop at the Propel Summit about navigating transitions in a God-honoring way. I’m excited to grow my leadership capacity and see how these new directions might expand my ministry in ways I can’t even imagine yet.

I’m praying for those unexpected doors—the ones only God could open—that do “exceedingly more than I could ask, think, or imagine.” Because whatever path I take, my ultimate goal remains: to stay close to Him and bring others closer too.

What about you? Are you sitting in discomfort that might actually be nudging you toward something new? Are you confusing contentment with complacency? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

(P.S. Just downloaded a book on leadership from Women, Work, & Calling on Audible—can’t wait to dive in!  I’ve added it to my Resources for Women 🌱page to help you growth-minded divas! Any other book recommendations for this season?)