Inside Job

 God is doing an inside job in each and every one of us.

In order to go higher, we must first go deeper within ourselves. Give Him full authority and permission to do whatever is necessary. Cleaning the house starts inside the house.

He needs to examine our inner selves—exploring the hidden areas, questioning our character, and understanding our background. Allow Him to get to the root of who we are. Let Him cross-examine us, ask detailed questions, and reveal the truth within us. Examine your thoughts, actions, and motives.

We are not alone—we have each other. Our hurts, insecurities, fears, disappointments, and pain have brought us together. We hold one another’s broken pieces to help rebuild and strengthen each other.

The world tells us to be competitive—and in the workplace, that’s often necessary. It’s how we advance: with titles, education, and goals. But sometimes, in climbing the ladder of success, we lose ourselves. We step over each other, pull down those ahead of us, only to find ourselves at the top—alone.

As spiritual daughters, when I lift my hand, my sister—my friend—is there to help me up. And when I make it, I look back to help the one behind me, sometimes stepping down to lift her up. I make room for her and celebrate her accomplishments.

God is doing an inside job—and it starts with self. This is what He has shown me about myself. All these years, I thought it was just my character—only to realize I had been carrying residue into my walk.

Today, I looked around, watching faithfully for the one hiding in plain sight. I extended my hand to help her rise.

From my heart to your heart.

With love,

Ivette Díaz-Yee@

Original notes taken on 5/11/19