Motherhood & Ministry

Motherhood & Ministry

Guest Blogger: Evelyn Herrera

Being a mother was a dream of mine, but on the other hand, I had another dream…… It was to travel the world and share the love of Jesus through my music with my husband Juan Carlos. I was living my dream, and was also extremely blessed to be able to share this journey with my husband. My husband and I had many conversations on when we would have our first child. We thought we would wait for at least 5 years, but our little angel Mia showed up at 3 years of marriage. It was a joyous occasion, but also uncertain on how we would continue our ministry together with the birth of our child. The support of both of our families were extremely crucial, especially our mothers!

I don't know what we would have done without them. I was content knowing that my baby girl was in the best hands when we had to travel. It was very painful at times, but when those emotions would arise, I would remind myself about this rare opportunity that the Lord gave my Husband and I, to never take for granted. We now have another little blessing, Aria Belle…. She just turned 2 months and I'm enjoying every moment with her at home right now.

I know when our daughters are older, they will understand why Mommy and Daddy had to be away at times, and will especially be proud to know that we were accomplishing our mission to share the Gospel through traveling and singing. I can't wait to see what else the Lord has in store for our family and ministry. I thank Him every single day, for His mercy and Grace. Never take anything for granted. It is never guaranteed.

With all my love,

Evelyn Herrera
Tercer Cielo

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Have an idea?

 “A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one." - Mary Kay Ash

I came across this quote sometime last week and although it may sound a bit harsh at first; but if you analyze it, it makes perfect sense. A lot of people have ideas, great ideas but those ideas end up fizzling down before it can take off.  Why? Because they have an idea but not a plan to execute that idea. There’s no enthusiasm, no inspiration, no vision, no hard work and dedication behind that idea. Let me tell you, coming up with an idea is the easy part, delivering on that idea makes it quite the challenge. 

Let’s face it! You need help, I need help, and we all need help in order for our ideas to come to fulfillment.  No matter how multi-talented, creative and smart you may be, there will always be someone smarter, more talented, and creative than you.  We need each other, we complement each other, we learn from each other.  Your strength may be my weakness but your weakness may be my strength. There is power in unity and being in one accord. Even Jesus had a team, He was not a loner, His disciples were there with Him every step of the way until His mission was completed. He was not a loner and you shouldn't be one either.

 

If God has placed an idea, a vision, a dream in you  it’s because He has given you the capacity and will provide the resources to make that idea come to full circle but you need to step out of your comfort zone and develop a plan as to how it will happen. 

The key is passion and preparation!! If you are able to transmit your passion to others, they will feel inspired to help you in accomplishing your vision. You must convert your vision into a plan of action. You have to eat, breath and sleep it until you complete it and then eat, breath and sleep it some more in order to maintain it!

Allow me to take it a step further because having an idea is simply not enough.

Bishop WS Thomas, one of the guest speakers for Pastors and Leadership Conference in Dallas last month said that people who have ideas don’t usually want to work; you need to surround yourself with people who have a plan.

Did you read that? “People who have ideas don’t usually want to work; you need to surround yourself with people who have a plan.” –Bishop WS Thomas

This means that everyone has ideas, great ideas but if you are not willing to WORK, they will remain simply as ideas.  How many people do we not know who have great ideas, great potential, great talents? A lot right? People that are super smart and creative with great ideas but do not inspire others because they themselves are not inspired enough. Then you see others who have a simple (not so attractive ideas) but boy do they move heaven and earth to make it happen!

Let me tell you, people can see right through you. They can tell if you have the desire and drive to do it do what you have set out to do. Chances are they will most likely be drawn to those who have a plan and not just an idea. It’s easy guys, people want to be on a winning team and it takes hard work to be a winner.  What team are you on?

Be Encouraged, Be Blessed!                                                                                                                         Landy Perez- Feliciano ♥