And she will be like a tree firmly planted [and fed] by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season; Its leaf does not wither; And in whatever she does, she prospers [and comes to maturity]. Pslam 1:3 (AMP)
Hi! My name is Joy Varela, a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a woman in “Corporate America”, a friend and so many other titles. My ride or die has been in my life for 18 years y’all! I have been blessed to carry three beautiful babies, Lincoln, Oliver and Graecia (Gray-sha). I am grateful to have been born in a God-fearing family with brothers who care and parents who love me. I have had a successful career. I have friendships in people who are willing to stop their own lives just to be a part of mine. And yet with all these amazing things I have always felt a tug for something more. I knew that I was missing a sense of purpose. I have lived through brokenness, heartache, doubt and loneliness. And I sure as heck told God a long time ago, oh no, that is not for me, you are picking the wrong person. And yet, here I am feeling the tug 10+ years later. Finally, I had to decide to face my life’s fears. They’ve been swept under the rug so many times, but that dang dirt keeps showing up! Fear of failure is my number one insecurity along with criticism. Ironically, the thing that makes me laugh most is when I see people fall (I blame America’s Funniest Home Videos for starting it). I am not perfect, and I deal with many of the same struggles as you. But what I know is if I fall and fail, there is someone greater to pick me up. Don’t be afraid to need to be picked up. And don’t let your fears hold you back. So, I have chosen to be obedient to what I feel God has been speaking to me. A great friend gave me this quote in 2018 and it has moved me along this journey. You are free to be who I created you to be! Let’s be free. Grow and blossom in the unexpected places life takes us.