It's Not My Business—It's His
If someone had told me 20 years ago that I’d one day be a business owner, I would’ve laughed. Honestly, I never had a desire to start my own business. I was perfectly content working in IT, building a stable career, and raising my family. But as I’ve learned, God often calls us to places we never planned to go.
How I Got Into IT (Completely by Accident)
I didn’t grow up passionate about technology. In fact, I didn’t have much interest in it at all until my sophomore year of college. I was still figuring out what to major in when I signed up for an introductory programming course. That one class changed everything. It challenged me—but it also made sense to me in a way nothing else had.
What followed was a 17-year career in IT. I wore many hats over the years—developer, systems analyst, systems administrator, project manager, product owner. Every role taught me something new and shaped the way I see people, process, and purpose. I was good at what I did, and I was grateful that my work helped support my family. But despite the success, I couldn’t ignore a quiet stirring inside me.
A Calling I Couldn’t Ignore
I was comfortable in IT, but I began to sense a shift. It started as a whisper—a feeling that I was meant to do something more. Not something bigger in the worldly sense, but something more meaningful. I felt God calling me to trust Him in a new way, to step into something I hadn’t planned and didn’t entirely understand.
I started praying. A lot. In 2019 I left my job as a systems analyst and accepted a position at my church. It was a systems administrator position and involved a cut in pay, but I felt called to it. The next several years are a story for another day, but over time, it became clear: I wasn’t being called to chase a personal dream. I was being called to step into something God had planned—something I didn’t ask for, didn’t necessarily want, but couldn’t ignore.
Starting a business wasn’t my idea. It was His.
Stepping Out in Faith
Leaving the security of a long-time career and launching a business felt like stepping off a cliff with no idea where I’d land. But I trusted that if God was calling me, He would also equip me.
From day one, I made a decision: this business isn’t mine. It’s His. Every step, every decision, I bring before God in prayer. Whether it’s working with clients or setting goals, I remind myself—I’m just the steward. He’s the CEO. There are days that’s more challenging to remember than others, but it is the compass I use to realign myself when things start becoming overwhelming.
Some days, I forget. Some days, the pressure creeps in and the overwhelm threatens to take over. But that truth—that this is His—always brings me back to center. It’s my compass.
More Than a Business
Yes, I’m still in tech. I help people with digital strategy, systems, and consulting. But this isn’t just about IT. It’s about creating a space where people feel seen, heard, and supported—not just professionally, but personally and spiritually.
This is a ministry just as much as it is a business. I’m not chasing profits—I’m pursuing purpose. My deepest desire is that this work reflects His character and brings Him glory, not me.
For years, I’ve had a verse taped up behind my desk:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for man.” – Colossians 3:23
For a long time, I used that verse to stay grounded in tough situations—with difficult clients, challenging coworkers, or high-pressure projects. It reminded me to lead and respond like Christ, even when it wasn’t easy. But now, as a business owner, that verse has taken on a new layer. When you work as if you’re working for the Lord, everything shifts. It becomes easier to give a little more, to focus on what truly matters, to lead with grace, and to make decisions not based on emotion, but on obedience.
To Anyone Feeling the Tug
If you’re in a season where you feel that quiet nudge from God—maybe even an overwhelming pull—to do something different, something you didn’t plan for or even want… don’t ignore it because God doesn’t need you to fulfil his plan but there is great purpose and reward in allowing Him to use you for it.
I didn’t have a roadmap. I didn’t even have the ambition some days. But I had peace. I had faith. And that was enough. God took care of the rest—and He still is. I still am in the middle of the journey, but it has been so rewarding so far.
A special note to the women out there wondering if it’s too late, too complicated, or just too risky—I want you to know that nothing you’ve done is wasted. Every job, every detour, every late night spent replying to emails while rocking a baby—it all matters. It’s all part of the story God is writing, and He can and will use it.
Looking back now, I can see that even the hardest moments were preparing me for this. He had a purpose for all of it.
Still Learning, Still Trusting
I’m still figuring it all out. I’m learning how to lead a business, take care of clients and employees, and be present as a mom. I still battle doubt some days. But I’ve never felt more aligned with my purpose. I’ve never had more peace and joy—because I know I’m doing what He’s called me to do.
This business? It’s not mine. And honestly, that’s the best part.
I’m just following where He leads.
Because when God calls you, it’s never really about you—it’s about what He wants to do through you.
And I’m all in.
