The Heart Behind Bless It Forward Ministries
More than creativity — a heart for faith, encouragement and sharing God's love.
A Ministry of One, With a Heart for Many
One of the things I have always wanted Bless It Forward Ministries to be is real and honest.
Social media can sometimes make it appear as though every ministry has a large team, a big budget and endless resources behind it. I never want to give that impression, because that simply isn't the reality of Bless It Forward Ministries.
For those who may not know, Bless It Forward Ministries is just me — Emma.
Everything you see here is created by me: the devotionals, Bible journaling prompts, encouraging posts, printable resources, artwork, journals and products. I'm simply someone who loves God and has a heart for encouraging others in their faith.
I'm not a pastor, a speaker with a large platform or someone with a team working behind the scenes. I'm just an ordinary woman doing her best to be faithful with what God has placed in her hands.
For around 13 years, I have continued creating and sharing these resources, using my own limited finances to keep things going. Long before Bless It Forward Ministries became what it is today, I was quietly creating, designing and sharing encouragement wherever I could, simply because I felt called to do it — even when it meant stretching my own resources to make it happen.
Alongside running Bless It Forward Ministries, I also work part-time as a self-employed home carer through Bless It Forward Homehelp Service. I take the same heart for kindness and encouragement into the homes of my clients, helping them enjoy everyday life and reminding them that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference.
Like many people, my everyday life comes with its own challenges. I earn a modest income and, because I am unable to work enough hours to earn a full-time wage, managing the rising cost of living can sometimes be difficult. Bills, food and everyday essentials are things I have to think carefully about.
I share this not because I am looking for sympathy, but because I believe in being honest about the person behind the ministry. I don't want anyone to think that everything is effortless or that a growing website automatically means financial security.
When people see the ministry growing, the website expanding and new resources being created, it can be easy to assume that everything is financially secure. The reality is that I am balancing work, ministry and everyday life, just like many others.
I continue to create because I love what I do, I believe in the encouragement these resources can bring, and I want to remain faithful to what God has placed in my hands.
Despite the challenges and the demands of everyday life, I genuinely love what I do. Bless It Forward Ministries is more than a creative project to me; it is something I feel called to keep building, one resource, one message and one day at a time.
There is something deeply meaningful about hearing that a devotional has helped someone through a difficult season, that a Bible journaling prompt has encouraged them to spend time in God's Word again, or that a simple message has reminded someone they are not alone.
Those moments remind me why I keep going.
My heart has always been to make encouragement and faith-filled resources available to as many people as possible.
That is why I choose to share so many resources for free. I understand that not everyone has the money to buy books, journals, Bible studies or printable resources. I never want the cost of something to become a barrier to someone receiving encouragement, discovering more of God's Word or growing in their faith.
If something I create can bring a little hope, offer comfort, inspire someone to open their Bible or simply brighten their day, then it has served a purpose.
I may be just one person behind this ministry, but I believe God can use even the smallest things when they are shared with love and a willing heart.
The truth is that running Bless It Forward Ministries comes with real costs, many of which happen quietly behind the scenes.
There are monthly website fees, hosting costs, design tools, materials, printing, product development and the many other expenses involved in creating and sharing resources. Even the smallest parts of running a ministry require time, tools and financial investment.
And then there are the hours that go into everything you see here: writing devotionals, preparing Bible studies, designing printables, creating artwork, updating the website and making sure resources are ready to share.
I don't share this to complain or to make anyone feel they should support the ministry. I simply believe in being honest about the reality of running something like this, especially when it is created and maintained by just one person.
Behind every free resource, every encouraging message and every new collection is time, care, prayer and a real financial commitment.
I am incredibly grateful for every person who visits, shares a post, downloads a resource, makes a purchase or chooses to support the ministry. Every little bit helps Bless It Forward Ministries continue to grow and reach others with encouragement and God's Word.
One of the ways Bless It Forward Ministries is able to continue creating and sharing resources is through Bless It Forward Creations.
When someone purchases a journal, printable, piece of artwork, card or another product, they are doing more than simply buying something they like. Their purchase helps support the ministry and the work that happens behind the scenes.
Every purchase helps towards the practical costs of running the website, creating new resources and keeping everything going. It also helps me continue sharing free Bible reading plans, devotionals, encouragement and other faith-filled resources with those who need them.
In many ways, the creative products help make the free resources possible.
There are lots of ways to support Bless It Forward Ministries. You might choose to purchase something, share a resource with a friend, recommend the website, follow along on social media or become part of our Subscribers Community.
Please know that every visit, kind word, share, purchase and act of support is appreciated. I never take it for granted.
Thank you for being part of this journey and helping me continue to bless and encourage others through God's Word and creativity.
This is perhaps the part I find hardest to write, because asking for support doesn't come naturally to me.
I love being able to share free devotionals, Bible reading plans, journaling prompts, encouraging messages and printable resources. It has always been important to me that people can find encouragement and spend time in God's Word without worrying about the cost.
But I also know that keeping this ministry going takes time, dedication and financial support.
If something I've shared through Bless It Forward Ministries has encouraged you, helped you through a difficult season, inspired you to open your Bible or simply brought a little joy to your day, I would be incredibly grateful if you would consider supporting the ministry, if you are able.
There is never any pressure or expectation. I understand that everyone has their own circumstances, and simply being here, reading, sharing and enjoying the resources means a great deal to me.
If you would like to support Bless It Forward Ministries, there are several ways you can help:
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Explore Bless It Forward Creations – purchasing a journal, printable or other creation helps towards the running costs of the ministry.
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Share the encouragement – share a post, resource or website link with friends and family who might enjoy it.
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Spread the word – recommend Bless It Forward Ministries to someone who may appreciate the resources.
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Make a small donation – if you are able, an occasional donation helps towards the website and ongoing ministry costs.
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Join our Subscribers Community – enjoy additional faith-filled resources while helping support the continued creation of new content.
Every act of support, however big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for helping me keep this little ministry going and allowing me to continue sharing encouragement, creativity and God's Word with others.
Sometimes I sit at my computer creating resources and wonder whether they are making a difference. Then a message arrives from someone who has been encouraged, a story is shared, or someone tells me how a resource has helped them, and I am reminded all over again why I started.
It is moments like these that make every hour spent creating worthwhile.
So, whether you have liked a post, shared something with others, downloaded a free resource, prayed for me, purchased one of my creations or simply quietly supported this ministry, thank you. You may never fully realise just how much your kindness and encouragement mean to me.
Bless It Forward Ministries may be small, but I believe God can do beautiful things through small beginnings and willing hearts. I am grateful for every opportunity to use the gifts He has given me to encourage others and share His love.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
With love and gratitude,
Emma
Bless It Forward Ministries