When Opportunity Whispers and Wisdom Confirms

Often, we miss the opportunities placed right in front of us—not because they aren’t there, but because we’re busy. Busy with kids and schedules, sports and practices, business meetings, church commitments… all the good things that fill a full life.

Today, I was reminded of that in a powerful way.

I had the opportunity to sit down with three people I consider part of my personal “board of directors.” Separately, and unknowingly, they both encouraged me to take a risk in my real estate business. They spoke the same truths. The same nudges. The same encouragement my husband has been gently offering me for quite some time now.

What I learned in that moment is this:

Our past experiences have a way of clouding our judgment. They shape how we see ourselves, our abilities, and what we believe is possible. If we’re not careful, we begin to listen to the quiet lies whispered to our hearts instead of leaning toward the Light and the truth placed before us. And when we believe those lies, clarity fades—because there is only darkness there.

Interestingly, real estate mirrors this same reality.

Many people carry beliefs about homeownership that were handed down to them—myths from previous generations, stories rooted in fear, lack, or hardship. Maybe you were told owning a home was out of reach, so you never asked questions or explored what was actually possible. Maybe you’ve watched patterns from generations before you and thought, I don’t want to repeat that, and now you feel stuck, unsure of which direction to take.

And sometimes, that uncertainty can feel paralyzing.

What today reminded me is the importance of seeking wise counsel. Of listening to that quiet intuition God places within us. Of following our Shepherd even when the next step feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar. And of being deeply thankful for the opportunities—both big and small—that invite us to grow.

Because often, clarity comes not when we have all the answers…but when we’re willing to trust, listen, and take the next faithful step.