There are moments in life when you’re confronted with situations that shake you to your core. One of those moments for me involved a young mother whose body was being ravaged by cancer. The doctors had given her two weeks to live. She was lying in a coma, and her family was heartbroken, wondering how to share the terrible prognosis with her 12-year-old daughter.
What happened next was nothing short of miraculous, and it taught me lessons that extend far beyond that hospital room. These are lessons about faith, conviction, and living what I call the “unleashed life.” Let me take you through that journey and what it means for all of us.
A Call to Action
It was a Friday afternoon when I received the message. I’m not naturally a pastoral person, despite having served in ministry for 18 years. But something in that text tugged at my heart, and I couldn’t ignore it. A young mother had collapsed without warning, only to find out her body was riddled with cancer. Now, she lay in a coma, with doctors predicting she had just two weeks left to live.
The most heart-wrenching part was her 12-year-old daughter, who had no idea that her mother was fighting for her life. That detail struck me deeply. Despite my discomfort with hospital visits and the emotional weight of the situation, I knew I had to be there.
If you’re like me, your mind can sometimes flood you with doubt, fear, and logical explanations for why something shouldn’t or couldn’t happen. As I prepared to visit the hospital, my mind raced through the endless possibilities of what might go wrong. I knew the family must have felt the same, only much more intensely.
But that night, as I prayed, something shifted. I found a conviction in my heart—a conviction that wasn’t about fairness or justice, or even theology. It was a simple belief: God did not want that 12-year-old girl to grow up without her mother. By the next morning, this belief had grown into an unshakable certainty.
Stepping into the Unknown
When I arrived at the hospital, the room was exactly what you’d expect in a situation like this: somber, dark, and heavy with grief. Family members sat quietly, some reading the Bible, others holding the young mother’s hand or giving updates over the phone.
I didn’t know any of them, and to be honest, I felt completely out of my depth. The weight of the moment pressed down on me, and I wanted nothing more than to offer my condolences, say a quick prayer, and leave. But I couldn’t ignore the vision I had in my heart—the vision of this young mother walking out of that hospital and back into her daughter’s arms.
With a deep breath, I gathered the family around the hospital bed. Together, we prayed for this mother’s life. I didn’t just ask for comfort or peace; I prayed boldly that she would live and not die, that she would be reunited with her daughter. The atmosphere in the room began to shift. The heaviness lifted, and suddenly, hope filled the space.
Speaking Life Into the Impossible
As we finished praying, someone noticed her eyes moving. In that moment, belief was born. We had no idea what the outcome would be, but something had changed. The family began singing hymns of faith, and I left the hospital feeling that my part in this story was complete.
Over the next few weeks, something incredible happened. The right treatment became available, and the best doctors joined the team. On the day she was expected to pass, that young mother was home, embracing her daughter.
This experience taught me a profound lesson about faith and conviction. It wasn’t just the power of prayer; it was the power of stepping into an assignment, even when it feels overwhelming. And it reminded me of the kind of life I want to live—what I call the “unleashed life.”
Living the Unleashed Life
The unleashed life is not for the faint of heart. It’s a life filled with purpose, meaning, and adventure. It calls you to step into situations that may seem impossible, to listen to the dreams and desires placed in your heart, and to have the audacity to believe in them. It’s not enough to dream—you have to speak those dreams into existence and act on them.
If you’re reading this, I believe you have that audacity. I believe you’re ready to step into your unleashed life. This journey isn’t just about achieving business success or reaching your career goals—it’s about tapping into your full potential and living with purpose.
The Success Challenge of the Week
Before we wrap up, I want to leave you with a challenge. Most of us spend time reflecting on situations where things didn’t go our way—where disappointment or loss left a mark on us. But I want you to do something different this week. Reflect on the moments when you’ve experienced God’s faithfulness. Think about the times when something miraculous happened in your life, no matter how small.
And if you’re bold enough, share your story. Post about it and tag me. I’d love to hear how faith and conviction have impacted your life.
Living the unleashed life is about so much more than business success. It’s about stepping into your purpose, trusting the vision placed in your heart, and acting on it. I hope this story has inspired you to do just that. And remember, great businesses and great leaders are built on effective communication, so if you’re ready to take that step, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Until next time, keep believing, keep speaking life, and keep living unleashed.
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