Next Steps
Posted on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by oneP3
Dear Women of SOBA,
I want to take some time to explain where I am with the ministry of onep3 and SOBA.
Four years ago, in the middle of a huge trial in my life, God gave me a vision for a ministry and opened my eyes to many hurting women like myself. Since then I have been through many ups and downs, changes, moves, and healing. I believe that I have been obedient and pursued the Lord in meeting needs and defending the 21st century widows and orphans.
I now believe that season has come to an end for me. I feel the Lord is calling me to my main ministry which is my husband and children. I know the Lord is calling me to put my time and energy into my new marriage and into my boys. My priorities HAVE to be straight if I am to be effective for the Lord. I know God has more for me to do and I must obey Him when He says to rest and step back. I know the Lord will use my gifts and talents for His glory. It has been a crazy four years and I am blessed by all the wonderful women I have met and the incredible lessions I have learned. I have poured everything into this and have no regrets.
I am looking forward to recharging my batteries, getting some rest, and pouring into my family. I will also be serving in other ministries that I have not had the time or energy to help with.
I will be shutting down http://www.onep3.com , and SOBA will finish up in August. I will be reachable via email if you need any resources.
As always my encouragement is to reach out and help others and seek wholeness and healing. I cannot stress enough the importance of counseling! Get involved at your churches and keep educating the world about the pain of divorce and being a single mom. Pour all you can into your kids, as they are the innocent bystanders in all this.
I have been blessed in so many ways with all the Lord has taught me in this season. I will continue to seek the Lord for direction for my life and family.
Thank you.
Katie Schmidt