When God Says No… Will You Still Follow?

You don’t prove your love for God in the YES seasons.

You prove it when He says NO and you still OBEY.

Obedience is what God is after it reveals what flows from it.

When He says, "Wait, release it, or walk away," will you still follow?

This is the kind of work we’re doing inside The Virtuous Plan Community.

Not just hearing God but learning how to obey Him in real life, even when it’s uncomfortable.

If you’ve been in a season where God is stretching your obedience, this space is for you.

Tap into the community through the link in my bio.🌸

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