Just the One
When I first began, writing and sharing I would send it out via email to multiple people and wait. I would wait holding my breath figuratively and sometimes literally. There I was staring at the computer screen waiting and watching for a reply. There was so much anticipation, anxiety fear and what ifs that filled every part of me almost immediately. At that time, I knew I could count on a couple of people to reply and give me some sort of feedback and in that season, I needed that. However, as I grew and continued to write and encouraged to share, I have come to a place of finding myself not hanging my emotions on someone’s every word. I also learned to settle it within myself the truth of my purpose. I knew my writings were not going to always appeal to everyone. I also knew my words were notgoing to always hit home or minister to multiple people at the same time. Over time, my prayer has become “if I can speak to just one.
With writing and sharing there is always a great moment of reflection that takes place. The words have meaning and the story behind those words stir up memories, emotions and feelings. The time that I take to reflect on all of that generally allows me the opportunity to communicate from a different perspective. Hindsight is a real thing and if you follow the process, someone will benefit in the end. The same can be said with family traditions and family history. When you look back three or four generations, they did not have the ability to log onto the computer and they definitely did not have social media. Therefore, their form or way of sharing was more involved and intentional. If my Big Momma (Great-Grandmother) wanted to connect with the women of her church or her community, she had to get up and get out. It was very personal. The conversations were hands on. The stories, prayer time and testimonies were in your face tangible tears that you could wipe away.
The beauty in God is that He is able to move in any situation and through any generation. Matthew 18:20 (KJV) says “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Please know, God is not limited by our technology or lack thereof. He needs willing bodies, willing vessels to move through. The Word says, “A man’s gift makethroom for him, and bringeth him before great men.” Proverbs 18:16 (KJV). If our gifts will make room for us then we have to operate in them first. So when we move and open our mouths or operate in whatever capacity we have been anointed in, then God moves. When we reach out and make that connection with our fellow man, our sisters, our small groups and within our community, we are creating a path for the Holy Spirit to flow.
I have a passion for not only writing but also encouraging women of all ages. I enjoy seeing a sense of self-worth rise within them when doubt and insecurity was in the drivers’ seatbefore. I love seeing joy take a precedence in the life of someone who struggled with depression. Have you ever met someone who knows who they are and no longer need the affirmation of others and don’t need to be continuously praised and hyped up by others? Truth be told sometimes, we really are holding the key to someone else’s freedom. How? You and I might be the only joy, kindness, and love they might see on that day. The day they are on the edge of throwing it all away. The unction to call and stop by and love on someone might be the catalyst to their release and beginning of their recovery. Philippians 2:3 (KJV) says, “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.” That person on your heart might be your one. The forever and ongoing “I’m busy” is a daily songthat will always be true but should not dominate from day to day. Let our love for others drive us to pour out daily. We do notknow who our one is but if we keep us to ourselves, we misswhat God can do because of our obedience and we have one less link to hold on to. Sometimes that one link is connected to our new village, our squad our circle that we need for our next level and our new season. Nowadays I pray the transparency of my words stand out to the one who needs it and not just to those who find it to be a good read.
Rochelle is a native to Las Vegas, Nevada and has been married to her high school sweetheart, Bryan for 20 years. They have three children Daviontae-21, Jordan-19 and Saria-4 years old.
Rochelle’s passion for writing started as a young girl when she used journaling as a way to voice her emotions. Over the years,God has taken something that was solely therapeutic, gave it a voice and is now using it to encourage and uplift women and people from state to state.
Rochelle has worked in healthcare for over 15 years. In her “free” time, she enjoys writing, cooking/baking, creating new recipes and spending time with her family. Having a strong inner circle as well as nurturing the lives of others is very important to her. Rochelle has a passion for encouraging women and helping them to see the value in knowing their self-worth.