What? A Better Way Designs Party?

My friend hosted a Better Way Designs party and invited me. I went because she was my friend, and I could find something cool to buy.  She had tried to tell me about Better Way Designs and how they helped to end sex trafficking. I wasn’t exactly interested because I knew it was a direct sales business.  After trying several, I liked the idea of direct sales, but I had decided “never again” because I was just not a salesperson. I hated to be uncomfortable and just thinking about being a part of Better Way Designs and needing to make a sale made me twitch.

Before attending this party, the topic of sex trafficking was low on my radar, sadly.  In my mind it was something that happened in other countries. For me out of sight is literally out of mind. I was concerned about the things I heard at the party that day but had not even an inkling of a desire to become a Freedom Fighter (Better Way’s name for their consultants). I was sure my role would be buying products to partner with the artisans. I was feeling exceptionally good about my role and grateful that I could buy.

Would you choose to be uncomfortable?

As I left, I let my friend know I would be ordering that evening.  I also informed her that I would not be joining her team, but I would tell my sister about it. Now I was feeling even better about my role.

As the door closed behind me, I heard a voice in my head, “You mean you won’t be uncomfortable to make a difference for these women?”

In that moment I knew I needed to do this. I needed to be willing to be uncomfortable. I knew God was going to use this not just for these women but for me.

You see, I had begun a healing journey just 6 months before. Staying away from anything that made me feel uncomfortable was how I coped with life. I could always appear perfect and in control. God was showing me a better way and I intuitively knew that Better Way Designs was part of that.

The rewards of my Better Way Designs Journey

That was 6.5 years ago. It’s hard to believe. There have been many good times, a lot of difficulties, learning new things, asking “How can I” and doing many uncomfortable things. The Burning Fire that has never left through thick and thin has been God is with me and going before me.   In the past when something was difficult, I took it as a sign I needed to quit because surely God wouldn’t want me to be that uncomfortable. I’ve experienced growth and healing that I never thought possible. It’s been extremely rewarding knowing that I am creating healing opportunities for women all over the world whether that is those joining my team or the Artisans we partner with.

What about you? Has God lead you down a path you did not expect? I would love to hear about how God has used your path. 09/14/2022