Reflections on an Epic Year!

As 2015 is winding down, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what an amazing and blessed year I’ve had! It started out with my book launch for Waiting on God Well and my epic adventure throughout Europe!

It included leaving my full-time job to take faith step after faith step to walk out God’s call on my life and to focus on writing, speaking, life coaching, and creating an online store!

Along the way, I spent time with wonderful readers, was interviewed on TV, and got to meet Luis Palau again and T.D. Jakes!

I entered the world of Twitter and now have 500 followers! I also posted my 50th encouraging, short video on my YouTube Channel, and joined Instagram.

I even celebrated my birthday in a castle! I am in awe of all the Lord has allowed me to experience this year.

But before you think that an epic year equals an easy year, let me share that much of these breakthroughs I’ve had are a result of much prayer, waiting, and obeying God. There have been challenges and obstacles and more testing of my faith and patience this year, but despite all of that I choose to count my blessings and rejoice!

I’m grateful for all of your prayers and support! I pray that when you look back on your year, you will smile as well. And if it’s been more thorns than roses this year, I’d like to encourage you to say, “Hallelujah” anyway. Praise the Lord for who He is. Praise Him for what’s He’s done. Praise Him by faith for what He’s going to do!

Don’t let discouragement stop you in the middle of your story! Keep moving forward. Finish the year strong. Enjoy today. And even now, start praying and preparing for 2016.

When you think of me, please pray for me as I continue to plan for what’s next. Walking by faith isn’t easy, but it’s worth it! Amen?

Here’s a short video with more info about Abounding Faith’s new online store! Blessings!

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)

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For more encouragement, read my new book Waiting on God Well: How to Prevent Breaking Down on Your Way to Your Breakthrough! To learn how I can come alongside of you as your Life Coach or to invite me to speak at your event, visit my website www.aboundingfaith.com. Check out Abounding Faith’s NEW online store here. You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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Nancy Gavilanes

I’m an author, speaker, life coach, Bible school instructor and evangelist who wants to encourage and inspire you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams! I’m also an author for Our Daily Bread. My NEW book God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress) is available wherever books are sold.

My books Feisty Faith, By Faith, Crossing Your Jordan River, Waiting on God Well and Abounding Faith are available on Amazon. To learn more about Abounding Faith’s books, coaching, the Abounding Faith for Today podcast, online store, YouTube channel and more, visit AboundingFaith.com. Join Abounding Faith’s Email Community today right here. Blessings!

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December 7, 2015December 7, 2015

Reader Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who took a moment to fill out my very first Reader Survey! I’m grateful for your kind words and suggestions.

The overall consensus from those who filled out the survey was that you are being blessed by my work. Glory to God!

Here are a few reasons you gave for why you would “absolutely” recommend Waiting on God Well to others:

“It is inspiring and informative on how we should wait on God to speak and lead us.”
“It’s a great guide to learning how to wait. It gives biblical principles and examples as to what to do.”
“Packed with scriptures that help guide the reading.”

You are so kind! You also mentioned wanting to see more books and events. You shared that you’d like me to do a conference. You’d also like to see me delve into the Scriptures more, and to share more about using your spiritual gifts.

Your feedback will help me to prayerfully plan for next year and beyond!

Here are some overall thoughts you shared that really touched me:

“I have been Blessed from your site and the information you post.”
“I know you are doing a great job and God is extremely pleased.”
“Keep doing what God puts in your heart…”

At this point in my life, private me has no reason to write except to try to honor God’s call on my life and to bring Him glory! Your words and encouragement help to confirm that I am on the right path. Thank you!

By buying my book and shopping at Abounding Faith’s new online store, you are helping to fund the projects that I am taking faith step after faith step to complete. There is more on the way. Stay tuned for some upcoming announcements!

In the meantime, I’d like to celebrate my Waiting on God Well readers by sharing this collage! This is just a snapshot of all of you wonderful folks who have bought a copy for yourself and others. Thank You! Many blessings to you as you continue to walk by faith and wait on God well! Don’t quit in the middle of your story!

I love seeing reader pics, so please feel free to email a shot of you and your book to info@aboundingfaith.com or post it on my Waiting on God Well Facebook page!

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)

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November 30, 2015November 30, 2015

Introducing Abounding Faith’s Online Store!

I’m excited to announce the launch of Abounding Faith’s online store! You can see all the designs here. The journals, mugs, greeting cards, T-Shirts, caps, and tote bags are inspired by my book Waiting on God Well and my website www.AboundingFaith.com. There’s also a collection inspired by my short-term missions trips.

To say that I am taking another step of faith is an understatement!

I pray these items will help inspire you as you walk by faith and wait on God well. I hope you find items for yourself and also great gifts for your loved ones.

Don’t worry, I plan to keep writing. I’m just delighted that the Lord is enlarging my territory! Glory to God!

I have wanted to create greeting cards for years! Probably since right after college. I’ve made several attempts over the years. The topics have changed. I’m thrilled that I can share these cards with you!

I love filling up blank journals. I pray you will have an abundance of thoughts and ideas to fill up these journals!

If you have ideas for items you’d like to see added to the online store, please leave a comment below or shoot me an email at info@aboundingfaith.com.

I’m so grateful to God for continuing to open doors for me! I’m also so thankful that you are on this journey with me!

Thank you again for your encouraging words, prayers, and feedback! I plan to share some of the results of my recent Reader Survey with you soon!

Many blessings to you! I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the new online store!

Let’s finish the year strong!

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)

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November 23, 2015

25 Reasons to Thank God Today and Every Day! (Revisited)

This is still one of my most popular posts. It originally ran on November 2013. It’s still true today. Many blessings to you on this Thanksgiving and beyond. God is Good! Let’s never get tired of counting our blessings!

I pray you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Now let’s join David in proclaiming the following reasons to be grateful (I’ve bolded the 25 reasons for emphasis):

“Praise the Lord, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

Praise the Lord, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

who forgives all your sins

and heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from the pit

and crowns you with love and compassion,

who satisfies your desires with good things

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

The Lord works righteousness

and justice for all the oppressed.

He made known his ways to Moses,

his deeds to the people of Israel:

The Lord is compassionate and gracious,

slow to anger, abounding in love.

He will not always accuse,

nor will he harbor his anger forever;

he does not treat us as our sins deserve

or repay us according to our iniquities.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,

so great is his love for those who fear him;

as far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

As a father has compassion on his children,

so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;

for he knows how we are formed,

he remembers that we are dust.

The life of mortals is like grass,

they flourish like a flower of the field;

the wind blows over it and it is gone,

and its place remembers it no more.

But from everlasting to everlasting

the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,

and his righteousness with their children’s children—

with those who keep his covenant

and remember to obey his precepts.

The Lord has established his throne in heaven,

and his kingdom rules over all.

Praise the Lord, you his angels,

you mighty ones who do his bidding,

who obey his word.

Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,

you his servants who do his will.

Praise the Lord, all his works

everywhere in his dominion.

Praise the Lord, my soul.”

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November 2, 2015November 2, 2015

“Success & the Female Entrepreneur” Guest on Blab!

It was a delight to chat with Donna K. Woolam on her show “Success & the Female Entrepreneur” on Blab last Friday! I pray you are blessed by what we shared during our conversation.

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“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34:8)

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October 19, 2015October 19, 2015

God’s Princess Diaries (Part 1)

I’ve had such a lovely time celebrating my birthday this month. One of the highlights was the night I spent in a castle! I was so blessed soaking in all the sights inside and surrounding the castle. The Lord sure did spoil me this birthday! I was so inspired that I shot quite a few videos while there. I pray you are blessed and encouraged by the three short videos below. I’ll share three more next Monday. Blessings!

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“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)

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October 12, 2015

Waiting on God Well Reader Reviews

I had such a blessed time at Saturday’s Book Talk and Signing for Waiting on God Well! A big Thank You to everyone who came and to those who volunteered and prayed for the event! I’m so touched to hear how the book is encouraging others. I’ll be sharing more thoughts and pics in another post. For now, I hope you’re blessed by the two quick testimonies below.

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September 28, 2015

If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words (Part 4)

This week I thought I’d let these inspiring photos do the talking. You can view more encouraging images by visiting Abounding Faith on Instagram. To learn others way we can stay connected, click here.

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September 7, 2015September 7, 2015

Abounding Faith on YouTube

I’ve just posted my 40th short, encouraging video on the Abounding Faith YouTube Channel! Glory! This video is the welcome message for the channel. I hope you’re blessed by it. In honor of this happy milestone, I’d like to share a bit about the channel.

I blame it on my iPhone! When I upgraded my phone a few years ago, I couldn’t resist playing with my new front-facing camera. It was around the time that I was preparing to go on a short-term missions trip to Honduras. It was going to be an historic trip with 2,000 missionaries flooding the country with the love of Jesus.

The reporter in me was excited about recording footage in Honduras. And now not only could I narrate from behind the scenes, but I could actually be part of the videos thanks to my front-facing camera!

That’s how the Abounding Faith YouTube Channel was born. I wanted to make encouraging videos as an extension of my blog.

Over the weeks, months, and now years I have shot short, encouraging videos while on missions trips to Honduras and Peru, vacation in Europe and the Caribbean, and all throughout New York.

I’ve shot during winter, spring, summer, and fall. There are videos about my favorite Bible verses, this summer’s Luis Palau Festival, and the special greeting I made for the staff at Our Daily Bread.

My goal is to remind viewers that God loves you, He is closer than you think, and that nothing is impossible for God!

I hope you enjoy the videos and that you’ll subscribe to my channel. I plan to add a few more videos so stay tuned!

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August 31, 2015August 31, 2015

If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words (Part 3)

I thought it would be nice to share some of the latest images that I created, which were inspired by my book Waiting on God Well. I hope they encourage you as you wait for God to fulfill His Awesome Promises to You! You can see more images on my Pinterest page Abounding Faith. Blessings!