Since I started this FAITHIVITY Challenge, I have been going LIVE because The Holy Spirit impressed me to; which is WAY out of my comfort zone but I have to do what I’m told! This was written on December 2, 2025 for my Live on, December 3rd on Facebook.

I am prayerful that I will hit publish on this tonight some time. (written December 3, 2025 @ 12:27pm).

HEY Y’ALL,

Thank you for your love and support! I was shocked by the number of people that were entered into the raffle last week. THANK YOU!

Moreover…I hope you are receiving a blessing or at least learning a little something about faith and accountability.

I hope everyone is doing well. I pray you all feel well. How was your Family Dinner last Thursday? That day just doesn’t hit the same for many reasons…but the food was GOOT!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesdays and Saturdays are my days to go LIVE on Facebook; however the next two weeks are going to look different due to my work schedule. I generally go LIVE at 7pm on both days; however December 3, 6, 10 and 13 will be much earlier, similar to today.

How to Enter ~ Elle’s Raffle

1. Follow me on my socials
   • YouTube.com/@BeyondOutsidewithElle
   • TikTok @elles_n_life
   • Instagram @elles_n_life
   • Facebook M. Elle Carter
2. Interact with my posts
   • comment
   • share
   • subscribe
   • respond to polls
3. Have fun
4. Learn about Faith, Accountability and Creativity
5. Hold ME accountable to posting

ACCOUNTABILITY

I got so far off track last week due to the holiday and wanting to clean and then do a bunch of nothing.

SMH…NOW I’m behind. I’ve slacked on posting on YouTube, IG and TikTok. I was doing pretty well but that’s not good enough. I didn’t utilize my Sunday properly…that won’t happen again! SMACK my hand!!!

So, who is down to be my accountability partner? Now, if I don’t respond to your DMs right away, it’s due to work. I am not on my phone much during the day, but will definitely get back to you. THANKS IN ADVANCE

CREATIVITY

I hope you see it. Is there anything you’d like to see me incorporate? Once this training session has concluded, I’ll be able to be more creative with my content. I’ve got some great ideas too!

FAITH

Well, let’s just dive in. I know some of y’all know NOTHING about this topic but some of y’all may.

Hey, I’m Elle and I live paycheck to paycheck. It’s nothing to be ashamed of because my children and I have a roof over our heads, electricity, food and clothing are all taken care of. BUT I COUNT on every penny or rather child support to hit, when it’s supposed to.

STORYTIME

I woke up, prayed and did all the things and then checked my phone. I called the child support number to see what had come in because I knew my son was gonna be asking for money…he ALWAYS does! But it is his to use after we pay his cell phone bill. My bank account was just about on E and when I called Child Support the balance was $39. HAVE MERCY!!

The day goes on and I get home after 9pm. My son comes into my room upset because uber eats took $9.99 from him just as he was about to order food. There wasn’t too much I could do because I just didn’t have much in the account I use to transfer to his CashApp. I told him to cook something but who is gonna cook at 10pm? NOBODY BABYYYY *Keith Sweat voice*

Nonetheless, I just bit the bullet and sent him $11. He was so happy but how was I gonna cover all of the expenses that may hit my account tonight. sshhh don’t tell nobody but I have a habit of spending or using klarna, shop (affirm) or whatever buy now pay later apps they have out there. I gotta do better (face palm). My bestfirend is gonna fuss at me when he reads this portion of my blog LOL! I WILL DO BETTER STARTING right after I make one more purchase. SMILE

Where is this child support?

The next day, I woke up same routine still $39. I then knew this was a test of my FAITH because Child Support always hits at the same time and day.

WORRY FOR WHAT?

My Heavenly Father owns EVERYTHING and I know He’s got me!

When I got to work, my colleague asked what we were gonna do for lunch. I laughed and told him that I really don’t have anything to spend right now and explained the above. I then went into witness mode and said, “So many people would lose their minds being in my predicament, limited funds, kids hungry etc. and I have no clue what expenses are going to be withdrawn from my account.”

“GOD you got me covered because you KNOW I ain’t got it but I have it through YOU because you own everything!” I shrugged my shoulders and went back to my desk. This was at 11:30am, thereafter I went on about my day.

3:00 pm I called the Child Support number again and I hear your balance is $______. OKAY YAH, I see you!

All I could do was SMILE and I began praising HIM. YAH stays having my back and I am forever grateful.

How have you walked by faith and not by sight today?

Be Blessed,

~ Elle