Still Blooming in Every Season: Finding Joy, Strength, and Peace Through Faith in Business and Life

There are seasons in life—and in business—where everything feels aligned, peaceful, and full of momentum.

And then there are seasons where things feel… slower. Heavier. Uncertain.

Lately, I’ve been sitting with three verses that feel like they were meant for both my life and this journey I’m walking with my business.

“Rejoice in the Lord always…” — Philippians 4:4

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33

And the truth is… they’ve been grounding me in a whole new way.

Choosing Joy (Even When It’s Not Easy)

It’s easy to feel joyful when things are going well—when orders are coming in, ideas are flowing, and everything feels exciting.

But this verse doesn’t say rejoice when it’s easy.

It says always.

That means on the quiet days.

The slow days.

The days I question if I’m doing enough.

Choosing joy in those moments isn’t about pretending everything is perfect—it’s about remembering Who I’m doing this with.

Strength That Doesn’t Come From Hustle

There are days I feel stretched thin—balancing life, family, my business, and all the dreams I’m trying to build.

And in those moments, I used to think I just needed to try harder.

But this verse reminds me:

My strength doesn’t come from hustle.

It comes from Him.

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Not pressure.

Not perfection.

Not having everything figured out.

His joy carries me when I feel tired.

It steadies me when I feel overwhelmed.

It reminds me I don’t have to do this alone.

Peace in the Middle of the Messy

Jesus never said life would be easy.

“In this world you will have trouble…”

And that part? That’s real.

There are challenges in business.

Moments of doubt.

Seasons where nothing feels clear.

But the verse doesn’t stop there.

“But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

That means the outcome isn’t uncertain—even if the path feels that way.

It means I can keep showing up, keep creating, keep trusting…

even when I don’t see the full picture yet.

🌷 Still Blooming Right Here

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this:

You don’t have to wait for the “perfect season” to grow.

You don’t have to have it all together to move forward.

You don’t have to feel strong to be held up by His strength.

You can be in the middle of figuring things out…

and still be blooming.

That’s what this journey has been teaching me.

In my life.

In my faith.

In my business.

 

💛 A Little Reminder for You (and Me)

If you’re in a season that feels slow, uncertain, or overwhelming…

🌿 Choose joy anyway

🌿 Lean on His strength

🌿 Trust that He’s already gone before you

You’re not behind.

You’re not off track.

You’re still growing.

You’re still becoming.

You’re still blooming—right where you are.

This is the heart behind everything I create at LaRae & Co Threads—

a reminder that no matter what season you’re in…

✨ You’re still blooming. ✨