Prosperity begins with faith. It’s about thinking truth despite appearances, and making decisions based on the vision of your dreams rather than the illusion of current circumstances. The truth is, this world is overflowing with abundance. But often, our perceptions block us from seeing it.

Let me share a story that illustrates this:

One Saturday night, my husband and I came home late from an event. As usual, we went to our desks to check email one last time before bed. His office was directly below mine, and if I ever needed to get his attention quickly, I’d just stomp on the floor (outbound calls from my line took forever to connect—stomping was faster). When he needed to reach me, he’d simply call my desk phone. His line connected instantly, like it should.

That night, I was especially tired and went to bed before he was done. Around midnight, I heard my office phone ring. I knew Trevan was still up and assumed he thought I was, too. Wanting to answer quickly and not keep him wondering, I jumped up, dashed into my office, picked up the phone just before it hit voicemail, and said, “I’m not still up…”

Silence. Then a click.

That’s when I realized it wasn’t Trevan—it was a caller from ThoughtsAlive.com, probably hoping for some support or help. I had just answered a professional business line, at midnight, in the most unprofessional and confusing way possible.

To make it worse, I saw from the caller ID that it was someone from another country, from a completely different culture, probably on the other side of the world.

I’ve tried several times to return the call and apologize, but I’ve only gotten failed connections or busy signals. So part of the reason I’m writing this is to say: If that was you—I’m truly sorry.

As I laid back down that night, I kept imagining what it must have felt like to be that person. It takes courage to reach out to a stranger, especially across cultures and time zones. Even when someone answers cheerfully, it can still be nerve-wracking.

(I remember as a newlywed being terrified just to call the utility company—I was afraid I’d forget what I was calling about or say something wrong. It sounds silly now, but those fears were real.)

So here’s someone who paid for an international call, who likely had a good reason for reaching out… and I answered with, “I’m not still up!”

So rude.

But here’s where it gets interesting: the appearance of the situation didn’t reflect the truth at all.

Let’s break it down:

• Fact: The phone rings.

• My assumption: It’s Trevan, calling from downstairs.

• Fact: I answer, “I’m not still up.”

• Client’s assumption: I’m annoyed that they called so late.

• My intention: I’m telling Trevan why I didn’t answer sooner.

• Fact: The caller hangs up.

• Result: A mess of miscommunication and, most likely, hurt feelings.

Lesson: Appearances can be misleading.

Had I known it was a reader, I would’ve happily answered their call—even at midnight. The truth was: I thought I was speaking to someone else. The appearance was: I was irritated.

So when someone seems rude or unhelpful, you have a choice. You can assume the worst—or you can assume their reaction might not be about you at all. Maybe they’re dealing with something else entirely. Give grace. Invite more communication.

This experience reminded me to slow down and respond thoughtfully, especially when things seem to be going wrong.

Even if you can’t imagine how things could possibly be different than they seem, let go. Trust that God can and will turn even the messiest moments into something good. Don’t retreat. Press forward. Believe.

When you begin to truly assume that everything is working out for your highest good, your entire response to life changes. You meet challenges with hope instead of despair—and that creates real momentum.

The same principle applies to prosperity.

Instead of spending your energy reacting to a perceived lack, focus that energy on actions aligned with the abundance you expect to experience. Remember: lack is just a perception.

You might be thinking, “Yeah, well the bank says I’m broke…”

I’m telling you—you’re richer than you think. When you can begin to see what I see, you’ll understand what I mean. And once you believe it, you’ll begin to act differently. That’s when everything starts to shift.

It all begins with faith—believing in something you can’t yet see, something that has no physical evidence to support it. That’s the kind of faith that moves mountains.

If you’re finding this hard to practice, it may just mean you haven’t yet learned how this process of prosperity truly works. Once you understand it, fear, doubt, and confusion start to dissolve. In their place? Faith.

Let me walk you through this. Step-by-step, I’ll show you how to overcome fear for good and live with the confidence that you can rise above anything life throws your way.

Don’t wait. Take that step—and step into the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

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