Rock Your Confidence: TaShala Boyd
MEET TASHALA
"I believe that you are God alone
But sometimes I still try to take control
‘Cause I get scared when I can’t see the end
And all you want from me is to let go...
You’re moving mountains that I don’t even see.
You’ve answered my prayer before I even speak.
All you need for me to be, is still"
~Unknown
HER STORY
The most significant turning point was when I turned 25 years old. I was an avid risk-taker. At that age, I had decided to quit my career as a correctional officer and move to Atlanta from Ohio to further my education and start a new life. I was terrified of the "new". But I was determined to live out my dreams! Little did I know, God was bringing me to an unfamiliar territory to break me down and rebuild me.
The first three years was extremely hard. It was such a hectic transition and I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I came here realizing I truly had no identity. I started to mask my loneliness by finding love and friendship in all of the wrong places. And the money in my savings was quickly running out. I was determine to not give up. While finishing school, there were plenty of sleepless nights crying in my car and couch surfing different places. I had never felt so scared in my whole life, yet at the same time I had never felt so supported and guided either. God was definitely guiding me beyond my understanding.
THE LESSON
Eventually, I started to get on my feet again. I chose to act on what I loved, rather than being ruled by the voice of fear. I had graduated and landed a job in my field. I had found a wonderful church home, which allowed me to find my identity... In Christ! The voice of God's love was calling me. Calling me to expand, to grow and to become more. It tugged at me. And when I listened to it, and trusted it wholeheartedly, it propelled me beyond my fears. I cannot imagine what type of person I would be or where I would be going in life had I not taken that risk to leave the block I grew up on.
Was it easy? No. Was I petrified? Yes. But did I feel the most alive than I have ever felt in my entire life? Abso-freaking-lutely. It was magic among the chaos.
BE INSPIRED
I pray my turning point inspires you. I challenge you to follow what you love and do something that frightens you. This is the moment where you choose to stop hesitating and show up fully for what you want.
Walk by faith and not by sight.