SEEK BOUTIQUE

Happy Monday my dear friends. Today is going to be a bit lengthier than usual, but you'll want to stay with me!

 (tap photo to shop this adorable sweater)

Today, I want to share a true friendship brought together by God. I am beyond thankful for this friendship that is ever growing and I can’t wait to see where God places us to serve together! I've known of Kassidy for a little while now... we grew up in the same town but didn't become close friends until this past year! We had followed each other via social media for a while and as I was casually scrolling one day, I noticed that she was starting a bible study and had actually moved to the city I'm living in!!! How crazy is that? So I sent her a message and asked if I could join, and of course she said yes! After the first bible study, we really connected and yano it was just one of those “I know were already best friends” kind of things. Kass is such a beautiful person inside and out and I am so thankful that we share so many things in common and that we are also sisters in Christ. I found out that Kassidy just started Seek Boutique and I was so excited to buy from her and support her! I’ve bought some of her clothing and you guys I am seriously OBSESSED.

 (this ADORABLE lil jacket will be available soon) 

(tap photo to shop this fun spring dress) 

As many of you know, I wouldn’t brag about something if I’m not 110% in love with it! I did not write this blog post to ask everyone to go buy (although I know Kass would love and appreciate the support) but instead, I wanted to share her story and how she got to where she is today. Her story is truly inspiring and I know you guys will think so as well! So listed below, you can read a little more about Kassidy and her story of Seek Boutique.

 (hands down most adorable, comfortable dress I've ever worn...I'm 5'3" and it's the perfect length, but if you're taller, I would recommend wearing it as a tunic! tap photo to shop this lovely dress)

 (click photo to shop this dress)

Kass' Story

“Since before I can remember, God has always been a huge part of my life. Of course as you get older, you start realizing the challenges that come with pursing your faith and who you want to be for Him when so many worldly desires are thrown at you. Unfortunately, my faith took a backseat as I pursued what I felt looked like “more fun.” I always knew deep down this isn’t who I actually am, but that desire to place God first wouldn’t come until about mid-college. That’s when I fully decided to dedicate my life to God, no matter what that looked like. I was no longer interested in being a sideline christian. I wanted to be used. But something I felt unprepared for was the amount of pain that will follow with putting God first. I faced many challenges after this. And just when you think you’ve mastered one area, you’re smacked in the face with another. I had gotten to a pretty low place with God. Questioning His faithfulness, His character, and the point of serving Him, when I didn’t feel “protected” from these painful situations. I felt like I was being punished for something I didn’t even know what I was doing wrong. It felt unfair, as I began analyzing all the “happy” people around me who don’t even acknowledge God and I’m over here hanging on for dear life. As I began climbing out of that season, I started getting back to things that made me genuinely happy, whether that was dribbling a soccer ball or enjoying the sunset. One thing I had always wanted was to have my own boutique, but it felt out of reach. I wasn’t sure how I would financially pull this through, logistically what I had to do and everything else in between. Once I spoke it into existence however, there was a flooding of support. One thing that had me stumped was what I wanted to name it after. I knew I wanted it relevant to my faith, but nothing felt right. I went to church that weekend and let me just say, it was a rough week. I did not want to be there, so I just went in and sat towards the back, bitterly sulking in my sorrows. The sermon could not have been more relevant to what was happening in my life. So specifically catered to decisions I was struggling with, I began looking around as if this was a joke. It was as if this pastor (guest pastor, might I add) had been a fly on the wall in my life. He was spitting fire and I was on the edge of my seat like LORD, give me a message I KNOW this is for me. He ends his spiel with this: You need to seek God for your answers. Seek Him more than you ever have. Your answers are in Him. He needs to be first in your life. And that was my “Ah-ha” moment. I wrote it in my notes, Seek. And I knew, that would be the name of my boutique. And it would be based off of the bible verse Jeremiah 29:13 - You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” It’s been a journey ever since, but isn’t everything that involves God? He always keeps life interesting (LOL - sometimes more than we would like. Can I get an amen?) I continually see Him moving within the store, bringing blessings and people and ideas and I cannot wait to see where the store is a year from now!”

- Kassidy

Follow Your Arrow,

Mal

P.S. YOU are SO LOVED