The heart behind Bless It Forward Ministries

One of the things I have always wanted this ministry to be is real.

Social media can sometimes make it look as though every ministry has a large team, a big budget, and endless resources behind it. I never want to give that impression because it simply isn’t true for Bless It Forward Ministries.

For those who may not know, Bless It Forward Ministries is just me — Emma.

Everything you see here has been 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 passion 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 trying to be faithful with what God has placed in my hands.

I also want to share that I have been creating and sharing in this way for around 13 years, using my own small 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 limited resources to make it happen.

My everyday reality

I work part-time as a self empolyed home carer, which is actually called Bless It Forward Homehelp Service, as I take what I do here into mu clients homes as to encourage them to live and enjoy their life, as belive the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s lif.

I earn a minimum wage, because I’m unable to get enough hours to work full-time, life can be a struggle financially. Like many people, I know what it feels like to worry about bills, food, and the rising cost of living. I share that not because I’m looking for sympathy, but because I believe honesty matters.

When people see the ministry growing, the website expanding, and new resources being added, it can be easy to assume that everything is financially secure. The reality is that I’m balancing work, ministry, and everyday life just like many of you.

Why I keep creating

Despite the challenges, I genuinely love this ministry.

There is something deeply meaningful about receiving a message from someone who says that a devotional helped them through a difficult season, that a Bible journaling prompt brought them back into God’s Word, or that an encouraging post reminded them that they were not alone.

That is why I keep going.

My heart has always been to make encouragement and Christian resources available to as many people as possible. That is why I share so many things for free. I know that not everyone can afford books, journals, studies, or printable resources, and I never want money to become a barrier to someone being encouraged in their faith.

The part I rarely talk about

The truth is that this ministry has costs.

The website has monthly fees. Website hosting costs money. Design software costs money. Materials, printing, product development, and the tools I use to create resources all have ongoing expenses.

On top of that, there are the many hours spent writing, designing, editing, and maintaining everything you see.

I don’t say that as a complaint. It is simply the reality of running a small ministry.

How Bless It Forward is supported

One of the main ways this ministry continues is through Bless It Forward Creations.

When someone purchases a journal, a printable, a piece of artwork, a card, or another product, they are not simply buying an item. They are helping support the ministry behind it.

Every purchase helps cover the practical costs of keeping Bless It Forward Ministries running and allows me to continue creating free resources for others.

In many ways, the products help make the free content possible.

If the free resources have blessed you

This is the part I’ve been nervous about writing because asking for support doesn’t come naturally to me.

But I also know that people cannot support something they don’t understand.

If you have been encouraged by the free devotionals, Bible journaling prompts, social media posts, printable resources, or anything else shared through Bless It Forward Ministries, and you are in a position to do so, I would be incredibly grateful if you would consider supporting the ministry from time to time.

That could be:

• purchasing a product from Bless It Forward Creations,

• sharing my work with friends and family,

• recommending the website to others,

• or making a small donation occasionally to help with the running costs of the ministry and website.

• Subcribing to the Bless It Forward Ministires Subcribers Group on facebook, where you will get access to exclusive Christian resources not available as free downloads on my website.

Please hear my heart clearly: I never want anyone to feel pressured to give.

I know what it is like to count every penny, and I would never want anyone to give out of guilt. If all you can do is pray for me, share a post, or leave an encouraging comment on a facebook post, that is alsohttp://you.You a gift and a blessing.

A thank you from my heart

Sometimes I sit at my computer creating resources and wonder if they are making any difference at all. Then a message arrives from someone who has been encouraged, and I’m reminded why I started.

So if you have ever liked a post, shared something, downloaded a free resource, prayed for me, bought one of my creations, or simply quietly supported this ministry, thank you. You may never fully know how much your encouragement means.

Bless It Forward Ministries may be small, but I believe God often does beautiful things through small beginnings.

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hank you for being part of this journey with me.

With love and gratitude,

Emma

Bless It Forward Ministries

www.blessitforward.co.uk