Should Have Syndrome—Revisited: The Story of Brandie and the Walk of Faith
Those of you who follow my writing, you’ll remember that not long ago I shared a piece called “Should Have Syndrome.” If you haven’t read it yet, feel free to circle back later, but the short of it is this: many of us live with the regret of missed steps—those God-given nudges we ignored, the talents we buried, the courage we misplaced. And if I’m honest, I don’t write about these things from the mountaintop, as someone who’s “figured it all out.” No, I write about them because I’ve been there, sat in that valley, and wrestled with the same chains. I get it. I’ve felt the weight. I’ve sat in the silence and wondered, “What now?”
Which brings me to today’s story—one of restoration, resilience, and rebirth. And yes, as promised, I’m going to tell you a story. You know me by now—there’s always a story. And this one, well… she gave me permission to share it. So let’s rewind the clock, reset the scene, and step into the shoes of a child of God named Brandie.
Meet Brandie—A Daughter of the Most High
Brandie is not just a woman who knows Jesus. She breathes Him. You know those people—the ones who can walk into a room and change the atmosphere? That’s Brandie. She’s the kind of person who doesn’t have to shout about her faith because her life whispers it so beautifully that you lean in closer just to catch it. Her laugh has peace in it. Her eyes carry the kind of strength that doesn’t come from textbooks or TED Talks, but from time spent at the feet of the Lord.
She’s also a powerhouse business owner, running a successful operation with a team that respects her, not just for her business savvy, but for the way she leads—with grace and grit, rooted in truth. But Brandie’s role isn’t behind a desk. She’s hands-on, engaged, in the trenches. Some of her job responsibilities require physical labor—lifting, organizing, and staying mobile. And then, in October 2024, it happened.
The injury.
I won’t go into medical details, but let’s just say it was enough to sideline her from much of the physical work that had been part of her daily rhythm. And maybe that doesn’t sound earth-shattering to you. But think about it. You’ve built something. You’ve poured your life into it. It’s more than just a business—it’s a calling, a mission, a provision, a responsibility. And then suddenly, a single event shifts the whole thing.
Have you ever had something like that happen? Where it all seemed to be in alignment and then—bam—one unexpected turn sends you spiraling into the unknown?
I have. Maybe you have too.
And that’s where it creeps in.
Should Have Syndrome.
“I should have planned better for this.”
“I should have listened more carefully to the warning signs.”
“I should have trusted God differently.”
“I should have… I should have…”
Let me stop you right there. Because that’s the voice of guilt. That’s the enemy disguising himself as wisdom. And sometimes, you can’t even hear the Holy Spirit anymore because the volume of your regret is too loud.
But here’s the turning point in Brandie’s story—and maybe yours too. She didn’t stay there.
The Whisper in the Wait
I believe that in the moments when we are the weakest, the Holy Spirit speaks the loudest. Not because God suddenly cranks up the volume, but because we finally turn down everything else. When the to-do lists fade, when the routines are disrupted, when our strength is stripped away—that’s when God often gets our full attention.
And for Brandie, that moment came just days after her injury. She could have wallowed. She could have let fear win. She could have thrown herself a justified pity party with cupcakes and confetti and stayed there.
But she didn’t.
She listened.
And what she heard was the quiet nudge of the Holy Spirit saying, “There’s more. I’m not done with you yet.”
That’s when something remarkable happened.
She began a new project.
Now, let’s pause. Because I know some of you reading this are thinking, “Well, good for her. But I’m not Brandie. I wouldn’t even know where to start.”
But that’s the thing. Brandie didn’t either.
All she knew was that she needed to take the next right step. Not leap five years into the future. Not chart out the whole business plan in one sitting. Just the next right step.
And she did.
She obeyed.
And obedience in the Kingdom always precedes the miracle.
Glory 2 Glory—Birthing the Vision
Fast forward to April 2025. Just a few days ago. I found myself parked in front of the bank, with a few minutes to spare before the doors opened. You ever have one of those pauses in life? A holy pause, where the Spirit says, “Look now.”
I opened up Brandie’s new website—her vision, her obedience, her ministry in motion.
And I felt it.
Goosebumps.
Tears.
You see, what Brandie launched wasn’t just a business. It was a God-breathed idea that was born from pain, refined by faith, and delivered through obedience.
Welcome to Glory2Glory Boutique—a place where fashion and faith collide, where every item carries not just style, but spiritual substance. It’s a boutique, yes, but it’s also a platform. A ministry. A message to the world that even when life changes your plans, God’s purpose never changes.
Brandie could have been stuck in the “should haves.” But she chose the “what ifs” of faith instead.
And I say this with conviction: Well done, good and faithful servant.
What We Can Learn—3 Ways to Follow Your God-Given Superpower
This story isn’t just for Brandie. It’s for you. It’s for me. It’s for anyone who has ever doubted their worth, their timing, or their capacity to start again.
You have a God-given superpower. A gift. A calling. And even if it’s buried under disappointment, it’s not dead.
Here are three ways to walk in it:
1. Surrender the Script
Let’s be honest—we all love control. We cling to our five-year plans, our expectations, our idea of how things “should” go. But faith isn’t about clinging. It’s about letting go.
Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Brandie’s injury could have felt like the end. But instead of fighting for the old path, she surrendered to the new one.
What would happen if you did the same?
2. Obey Before You Understand
This one’s hard. We want the blueprint before we move. But God rarely works that way. He gives you just enough light for the next step. Why? Because He’s not just interested in your destination. He’s building your faith.
Think of Abraham, who went to a land he did not know.
Hebrews 11:8 says:
“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called… and he went out, not knowing where he was going.”
Brandie obeyed the nudge. And that obedience unlocked a new calling.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just take the next step.
3. Shine Anyway
Your circumstances do not define your calling. Your pain does not cancel your purpose. If anything, your greatest ministry will often be born from your deepest trial.
Matthew 5:14 says:
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.”
The enemy wants your light hidden. He’ll use injury, insecurity, failure—whatever it takes.
But God says, “Shine anyway.”
Brandie could have dimmed her light in this season. Instead, she let it blaze even brighter.
This Is Your Invitation
So now it’s your turn. You’ve heard the story. You’ve seen the fruit of obedience. What will you do?
Maybe today is the day you dust off that idea God gave you years ago.
Maybe today is the day you stop saying “should have” and start saying “let’s go.”
Maybe today is the day you take the pain, the injury, the loss—and hand it to the Potter, trusting He can shape it into something beautiful.
You have a superpower, child of God.
It’s not a cape or a title.
It’s obedience.
It’s faith.
It’s Jesus in you, working through you.
Before I go, let me encourage you—support Brandie. Visit her boutique. Browse the pieces. Read the messages. Share the story.
Let her journey be a reminder that obedience births fruit, that surrender opens doors, and that God wastes nothing.
Here is the link:
👉 Glory2Glory Boutique
Support it. Pray over it. And let it spark something in your own walk with God.
From glory to glory—we’re all walking this out.
And Brandie, if you're reading this—thank you.
Thank you for your faith. Your fight. Your fire.
Your story is a sermon, and your boutique is a ministry.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
