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MEET JULIE HARWICK FROM SORENTO, FL

Major life changes began to converge on me in the fall of 2019—my youngest child began his senior year of high school, my husband decided to retire early to focus on ministry, and my part-time job came to an unexpected end. None of these changes were negative, but they forced me to re-evaluate how I would spend my time. As a stay-at-home mom for nearly 25 years, my job at home was ending too. Although our financial planners strongly encouraged me to find another job, and I was willing to go back to work, I felt no passion or direction in seeking employment.

Ministry has always been a major focus for both me and my husband, and we both felt that the end of our secular jobs could mean even more time for ministry. I was already serving on our worship team, acting in our VBS and Christmas dramas, and helping my husband lead our small group. And as he delved into video production for the church, I had the opportunity to be on-air talent, which was a great fit for me and allowed me to use my long-dormant broadcast journalism skills.

I experienced a good deal of fulfillment through these opportunities, but it still felt like there was something more God would have me do. The spiritual gift God blessed me with is exhortation. In the past, I had used it in the Contemporary Christian radio program I hosted or as a worship leader sharing scripture and personal observations between songs. Of course, I still used it in my everyday interactions with friends and family, but I longed to combine this gifting with the writing and speaking opportunities I once had.

Enter Women World Leaders and Voice of Truth! A friend at church gave me the magazine, which I was both impressed with and moved by. Then, she connected me with Kimberly Hobbs, who eagerly welcomed me in and soon offered me the very opportunities I sensed God had been preparing for me. This was the fulfillment of Psalm 37:4, Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart (ESV).

I am so grateful to God and Women World Leaders for this incredible way to serve Him in my giftedness and use my time to challenge others to walk more closely with Him.

JULIE HARWICK FROM SORENTO, FL
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