The Write Moment in Retrospect, January 15, 2016: Get Write or Get Left, A New Beginning

Happy 2026 #Just Write!! Whew!! These past few days of the new year have been mind-blowing already. I literally began the New Year with news of a classmate's sudden death (passed on New Year's Day) which charged me to slow down even more and continue with intentional check-ins with family and friends and also with myself after a busy month in December. Although cold and unpredictable, the month of January always symbolizes a renewal period and time to set the tone for the rest of the year and so as I grieved my classmate, the words legacy and purpose echoed throughout his homegoing service as a charge for attendees to do God's will in their life. The following day I had a phone conversation with another classmate and I expressed to her that it is my hope that people don't have to attend a funeral to know the importance of legacy, purpose, and God's will. We have time now to get the Word and get right. 

This month's blog rewind is from January 15, 2016, Get Write or Get Left: A New Beginning. During that time period, we as a group were preparing for our first Writers Workshop with the charge of staying inspired and prepared for what was to come.  The irony is that when the date was set, we didn't know that God would shift our plans later. Nonetheless, we remained rooted in helping others in their purpose and steadfast in being mission-minded. Despite what it looked like, we remained committed to our causes and callings.

As the year unfolds, let us all stay focused and committed to what God has placed within us and around us for His Kingdom. Don't lose your fire, #JustWrite! 

Ignite, Insight, Just Write!

In His Service,

Lequvia Ousley 

The Write Moment in Retrospect, December 15, 2015, The Write Marriage: EICC and Just Write

Hey #Just Write!! Happy December and the end of the 4th Quarter of 2025!! Despite what this year has brought you and all of us, if you are reading this, two things: 1. praise God for waking you up to have a sound mind, the ability to write and comprehend and 2. thank you again for reading and supporting this content whether by sharing or commenting through the years. Here we are at the end of 2025, and I would like to close this year by taking it back to 10 years ago on December 15, 2015, as we dissected the foundational connection of Just Write to EICC (Embassy International Chamber of Commerce). This blog is one of many favorites written during the earlier days of Just Write that I often reread and reflect on at the end of the year since 2015. I will always be amazed at how the content came together, very Godly inspired and timely. Every time this particular blog is revisited, it reaffirms and reignites the purpose and intentionality of Just Write and the gift of the scribe. 

As you read, it is my hope that it will ignite and inspire your projects, prayers, and perspectives all throughout 2026 and beyond!

Happy Holidays, healing, and hope through words!

In His presence,

Lequvia Ousley

The Write Moment in Retrospect, November 15, 2020 The Write Assembling: A Time to Gather

Hey #JustWrite!! I encourage all of us to continue to contend for the faith, pray, and watch. We're in another holiday season and more intense warfare. Continue to stay on post. Check out this blog rewind from November 15, 2020, as the topic of intentional gathering is discussed. 

As we all gather in a few weeks with loved ones, let us all remember the blessings of community, compassion, and connections. May restoration and revelation flow freely this holiday season.

In His service,

Lequvia Ousley 

The Write Moment in Retrospect, July 15, 2022, The Write Support: Black Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Part 2

Hey #JustWrite!! Since the last blog, it has been a heavy couple of months thus far so I will just leave you all with this month's #BlogRewind from July 15, 2022 as we discussed Black Mental Health and Emotional Wellness. This was a Part 2 to an initial discussion in October 2021 regarding Dr. Rheeda Walker's book, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve.

Remember to take time for prayer, yourself,  and self-care. You Matter. We Matter. Mental Health Matters. 

In His service,

Lequvia Ousley 

The Write Moment in Retrospect: July 15, 2024, The Write Mandate, Seek, Read, and Believe the Word

Hey #JustWrite!! Here we are in September again. I don't know why this is so but for quite some time, I often feel a heaviness in my spirit whenever this month rolls around. I don't know when this feeling began but it's always intense and definitely began once I relocated after college. I sometimes struggle with adjusting to the changing of seasons from warmth to cool. I become overprotective of being outside and become proactive in making sure I don't become sick. I do know that this month also brings to remembrance a lot of heavy events for me personally and spiritually: the beginning and ending of seasons, birth and death of loved ones, and the ending of the 3rd Quarter. In a previous blog, there was a charge to pray, process, and persist despite what the season for you looks like. This month, I charge all of us to be on our post. On 9/11, a day that it's forever etched in our minds as a horrific event of lives lost and the world forever changed, I woke up to an urgent charge from a sister in Christ who posted on her Instagram timeline with the following caption: Prepare your oil lamps (Matthew 25:1-13). The first few lines read, "A few months ago, I heard the Spirit of the Lord say, "tell the people to prepare their oil lamps." That was the urgency that I was feeling once I got the news of so many events taking place back-to-back this week: shootings (school, public event, transit), HBCU campus lockdowns, racial disputes online. In the midst of a productive week and family/friend check-ins, I had no idea any of this took place until I went on social media and saw horrific videos, public statements, influencer lives, and my newsfeed commentary/opinions. If any of us are paying attention, this is happening like clockwork, every second, every minute, every hour, every day, every month, every year, every time. Don't get distracted!

This month's blog rewind is from July 15, 2024, where it encouraged readers to seek, read, and believe the Word of God.  This is a must! This is a mandate! As I stated in January, we are living under grace upon grace. As we find ourselves in a state of disbelief of where we are today or wrestling with feelings of confusion, anger, despair, despondency, I implore us all to read, meditate on scripture, and pray. We must set ourselves apart for the times we're in. 

In His service,

Lequvia Ousley

The Write Moment in Retrospect: August 15, 2024, The Write Reality, Faith Over Fear

Happy August, #JustWrite!! Let's rewind to August 15, 2024 as we talked about recognizing situations that pose feelings of fear and how powerful faith is. 

In the midst of trials and tribulations I encourage all of us to:

Remember, False Evidence Appearing Real is an illusion. We must declare to Forsake

Adversaries, I trust Him.

In His service,

Lequvia Ousley 

The Write Perspective: Pray, Process, and Persist

Hello #JustWrite!! We are half way through 2025. As you know, there have been massive shakings throughout the world and the different sectors of society. The many emotions, opinions, and actions expressed regarding some of the events we have experienced the last 6 months have been very intense. For some of us, these events feel like the 1998 film, "The Truman Show" or an extreme episode of "The Twilight Zone." Unreal right? And for the rest of the world, it's been a long movie of so many genres: comedy, horror, science fiction with lots of drama. With this chaotic reality we now face, our responsibility as believers are to pray, process, and persist. 

We know that through prayer, we are able to release our cares and concerns to the Lord. When we process, we take time to pause and digest what is happening. Despite what we see and feel, through prayer and processing, it encourages us to persist. We must persist to the end, trusting God's will and sovereignty. Pray without ceasing, pursuing righteousness and focus on our assignments. We must have God's perspective and keep pressing into His presence to hear His instructions. 

As we maneuver through the rest of 2025, we must stay on course, in tune, and hopeful.

In His service,

Lequvia Ousley