Faith Over Fear: Jumping Scared

They say change your thoughts, because your thoughts shape your behavior.

But let’s be real—it’s hard to change your thoughts when you’re still stuck in environments that keep bringing out the version of you you’re trying to outgrow.

Environments that force you to shrink.

That overlooks your potential.

That doesn’t leave room for your dreams.

As I write this, I realize—I’ve stayed in too many places that didn’t nurture my growth.

And now, I’m bearing the emotional weight of becoming someone new… while still sitting in an old space that doesn’t reflect who I am or where I’m headed.

Why? Because it’s stable. Because I know they won’t fire me.

But I’ve outgrown this place. It doesn’t feed my soul anymore.

This job was a blessing for a past version of me, but now, staying out of fear is delaying my calling.

I’m in a transitional season, and I’m choosing to flow with it. Fighting the current is what’s been causing the anxiety.

So I wrote my resignation letter.

And I dated it for New Year’s Eve.

Because this job is a chapter, not my whole story.

I release fear.

I choose purpose.

And let me say this—I’ve heard people say faith and fear can’t coexist.

But I call BS.

I’m scared out of my mind.

But I’m also exhausted.

Exhausted from being picked with.

From have to explain every time I step away from my desk.

From being micromanaged by people who don’t even know my job.

From juggling health issues in a place that punishes me for taking care of myself.

From shedding hair and holding back tears just to get through the day.

I’m tired.

Tired.

But I’ve learned: the fear doesn’t go away. You just jumped scared.

Because waiting until it feels safe? That moment may never come.

The truth?

Faith isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the courage to move anyway.

And I’m moving.

If you’re in a season where you’re ready to heal or finally step into the woman you were always meant to be, allow me to walk with you. The Mommy Movement is coming soon, and I’d love for you to be part of it. Stay tuned for more details.

With grace and truth,

Rissa