Have you ever caught yourself thinking this? “I just need to get through this season, then I’ll have more space and time for God.” That thought usually shows up when life feels full but hollow. Work is taking a toll. Responsibilities are stacking. From the outside it looks productive, but internally something feels off and empty. Faith gets pushed to the margins, not out of rebellion, not on purpose, but out of postponement. So what is really happening when God keeps getting pushed to “later?” Often it is not a lack of belief. It is a quiet assumption that everything else must be handled first. As if peace, clarity, and provision come after control instead of before surrender. This raises an honest question. What if our priority order is the problem? Jesus was clear about this. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 NIV Notice what comes first. Not success. Not security. Not getting life organized. Seeking. Alignment. Trust. The promise is not that everything becomes easy. The promise is that everything falls into its proper place. Many of us live upside down. We chase provision and assume peace shows up later. God invites us to reverse that order. Seek Him first, and let clarity, strength, and direction follow. And seeking the kingdom does not mean ignoring responsibility. It means refusing to let responsibility replace devotion. It means inviting God into the very center of your decisions, your schedule, and your ambition. If you feel like you are doing everything but still feel empty, it may be because you have been building a life with God added instead of God centered. So pause and ask yourself this. What am I seeking first when no one is watching? Here is today’s active stillness challenge. Find five quiet minutes. No phone. No input. Sit or stand somewhere calm. Slow your breathing. Ask God one simple question. “What does seeking You first look like in my life right now?”

What an incredible opportunity, to fellowship with other "black sheep" entrepreneurs and dreamers. Thank you David for being inspired to start a special group like this. I hope to contribute and invest in this community. As it says in Isaiah 41:10 "I am with you... for I am your God" so we are in good company! 🙏 For those of you I haven't met, I'm a fellow Believer in Austin, TX and founder of FjORD cold plunge. Passionate about faith, wellness and genuine relationships. Hope to meet you all soon!

Have you ever caught yourself thinking this? “I don’t really fit where I’m at, but I’m not sure where I’m supposed to go next.” If you are honest, that thought usually shows up in quiet moments, not loud ones. It tends to surface when a man has outgrown an environment but has not yet stepped into what is next. You are not rebelling. You are not lost. You are simply aware that staying comfortable would cost you something deeper. So what might that feeling actually mean? Often it means God is stirring something before revealing everything. That tension you feel is not confusion, it is awareness. It is the space between who you have been and who you are becoming. Many men run from that space. Others numb it. But some lean in and listen. Which leads to a bigger question. Are you giving God room to speak, or are you trying to outrun the silence? “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5–6 NIV Notice what this does not say. It does not promise immediate clarity. It does not guarantee a detailed plan. It invites trust first. Alignment before explanation. Movement rooted in obedience, not certainty. If you feel like a black sheep, it may be because you are refusing to settle for surface level answers. God does not waste that tension. He uses it to form leaders who can stand firm without needing constant validation or applause. So before you move your body today, ask yourself this. When was the last time I truly got still long enough to listen? Here is today’s active stillness challenge. Find five quiet minutes. No phone. No music. No agenda. Sit or stand somewhere calm. Take slow breaths. Ask God one simple question. “What are You inviting me into right now?” Do not force an answer. Just listen. After that stillness, move with intention. Choose one. Fifteen thousand steps today, ideally outside. Or ten pushups every hour on the hour for ten hours.