Believe in Yourself: God Does!

Cassidy Van Slyke Blenke feels God at her side as she transitions into a new endeavor, letting God's strength take her beyond self-doubt. 

I am venturing into the unknown a lot lately, starting my own business. For some, this might be second nature or not a big deal at all, but for someone like me — a woman who has been solely focused on childrearing for six years, putting the priorities of her children first — it is a significant shift, to say the least. I have been filled with self-doubt and constant imposter syndrome.  

I left the full-time workforce after my now 6-year-old daughter was about six months old, due to life circumstances and the extended demands of childcare costs, a high-stress job, and all the other challenges that come with being a working parent. At that moment in time, I accepted that I couldn’t do it all. Taking on the role of a full-time domestic champion was a complete world away from the in-office business bureaucrat I had been used to embodying as my daytime persona.  

Then I jumped headfirst into the Wild West of managing a home, including a husband, children, a pet, schedules, home maintenance, and everything else. 

I Felt God at My Side  

A year and a half ago, I became driven by an unmet need of mine and decided to proceed with a passion project that is now becoming a business. To be honest, throughout the entire process, I have felt God at my side. And this is why. Once again, I surrendered to life's unknowns and let the process of my new endeavor come as it may. I have not forced my will into business meetings, but instead paused and let the quiet spirit of my higher power guide me into following the next right action despite how uncomfortable it might be.  

When I worked full-time for another employer, I had a general idea of what I was doing and was guided by the decisions of managers and clients. Now, just as in motherhood, there is no one telling me which choice to make, what exactly they want, or whether my decisions will turn out successfully and make a profit. There is a constant daily doubt within me about my choices, similar to the stressful moments of parenting.  

Do not fear: I am with you;
Do not be anxious: I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)   

Support From My Higher Power  

The entire process of developing a new product, driven by my dream to create something that supports women at home, keeps me moving forward in my new business venture, along with the support from my higher power, which I interpret as minor organic signs as things naturally come together and move forward, even when it’s two steps forward and five steps back. I know now for certain that because I have progressed this far, God believes in me. 

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