Conception

We have heard it many times before, but allow me to start by saying, “The Lord works in mysterious ways.” His mysteries abound always and forever. We are all living proof of that fact. Starting with a little history of how I got to this place, here’s the current mystical event. My brother, Rev. Paul D. Hall Sr. who lives in Colorado, is well versed in all things spiritual and religious and has been a constant support for me during some of the most challenging periods of my life. Paul has been faithful even when I could not claim to have been the same. In my mind, and especially during these unusual times, he is the perfect messenger to uplift and strengthen me and my siblings as only he can do. I know this because it became second nature for anyone facing emotional struggles, pain, pressure, stress or just felt a need for prayer for whatever reason to call Paul. This is one of the roles he has played in our family as well as for relatives and friends alike over the years. Considering all this, I thought it would be a good idea for Paul to initiate a regular blog or messaging mechanism of some sort to address what seemed to be family members’ escalating anxieties in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and our destabilizing social, economic and political environment.

What was Paul’s response? As I knew he would, Paul agreed that he could do exactly what I suggested. He had no major objections about moving forward and thought that, on its face, it was a reasonable, sound suggestion. But, and I could just hear the “but” coming, he added that the spirit was telling him that it was not him who should take up this mantle. Incredibly, Paul told me that he felt in his spirit that now was the time for me to share the spiritual growth that I have been experiencing over recent years. My proposition, he felt, actually was the spirit’s way of prompting me to start my own ministry. As I mentioned, I knew a “but” was coming, but I was caught completely off guard when this revelation followed the “but.” Paul advised me to pray about it and allow the Holy Spirit to guide me. He advised me that when I was ready, all I needed to do was start typing.

Today, that is exactly what I did. This is the first thing that I am sharing, how I came to this moment. How it is that I had the courage, even the audacity to move forward with this totally new concept for me – a ministry communicating with everyone who reads this blog. Know that we all have a ministry. Scary, but true. We all have been blessed with gifts that we must use for God’s glory. The issue many times is that we take these gifts for granted and do not fully recognize their value.

So, I dedicate this effort to my brother, Rev. Paul Hall. I am so grateful to this brother for his patience with his sometimes headstrong, obstinate sister. Even more than that I truly appreciate his support and confidence in my abilities to launch this ministry. Ultimately, this is for me as much as it is for everyone who joins me, but it would not have been possible without Paul giving me that “but” that turned into a push.

Paul, I pray more blessings on you than you can imagine and I wish you much love, my brother!