08/12/2026
This last weekend I quietly celebrated as I do each year what happened on 8-8-2014
I took one of the biggest leaps of faith of my life.
I resigned from my full-time job and stepped out to begin Awaken Life Coaching and Supports LLC.
I didn't have all the answers.
I didn't know exactly how everything would unfold.
And honestly… I was afraid.
But I knew I couldn't stay where I was simply because it felt safe.
I had to trust God and take the step.
And there's something extra special about the date I chose—8-8-2014.
The number 8 is often associated with new beginnings, renewal, and a new chapter.
When I look back now, I can see how fitting that date was for the beginning of something God had placed on my heart.
That doesn't mean the journey has always been easy. There have been many challenges, uncertainty, lessons, disappointments, growth, and plenty of moments when I've had to remind myself to keep trusting God. There have also been many victories along the way🎉🎉
And twelve years later, I am grateful that I said YES‼️
I've learned that sometimes doing God's will requires us to risk what is comfortable for what is calling us forward.
Sometimes we want God to show us the entire path before we'll take the first step.
But faith doesn't always work that way.
Sometimes God simply says:
“Take the step. Trust Me with the rest.”
If there is something God has been placing on your heart, don't let fear or uncertainty convince you that you have to have everything figured out before you begin.
You may not know where the road will lead.
You may not feel ready.
You may be afraid.
Take the step anyway.
Your obedience today could be the beginning of something you can't even imagine yet.
August 8, 2014 was the beginning of a new chapter for me.
And twelve years later, I can say:
I'm so thankful I took the leap.
Here's to new beginnings, courageous faith, and trusting God with whatever comes next. ❤️
Be sure to check out my new revised Mission & Vision Statements along with my YouTube channel at Awaken Life Coaching With Tracey for encouraging videos.
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