A Hidden Beginning: The Birth of Hidden in His Quiver
Hidden for a Purpose
When God Gives You the Blueprint
There are moments when obedience feels heavy —not because it’s unclear, but because it’s sacred and tied to something that once brought you shame.
Starting Hidden in His Quiver was one of those moments for me.
For years, I’ve carried a deep burden for survivors of domestic violence - not from a distance but from the middle of it. I’ve known what it means to rebuild your life from pieces, to trust God through tears, and to wonder if safety and peace could coexist.
That’s where this vision began.
Not in a boardroom, but in prayer.
Not in strategy but in surrender.
This time last year, God gave me the go-ahead for this organization after depositing the vision in 2014, two years after making the decision to live through the difficult times. This year, that vision has taken its first real breath.
God Prepares You For a Purpose
I was always the strong one - both physically and mentally; I was the one who could fight my way out of anywhere. To the point that in high school, I joined the wrestling team and began training in jujitsu. With some events in my childhood, I never wanted to be in a place where I could be a victim again.
But there I was.
The one thing I never prepared for was for the person I love to hurt me in a way that I could have lost my life. But it happened, and I had to make the decision to leave a life I thought I would have forever.
See, when I made that decision, I didn’t know how much help I wouldn’t have.
Police? I didn’t look like it could happen to me. (Yes, the police officer said that)
Charities? You have to be homeless and jobless before we can help.
I was able to leave with my life, but there wasn’t much life after that, especially with the lack of available resources.
I had to put all my energy into living, providing, and transitioning.
There was purpose in that pain.
I learned firsthand that domestic violence survivors were on their own, there aren’t enough resources for the need, and the resources available are sometimes conditional.
In 2014, God gave me the vision for a resource organization that helps survivors transition from surviving to stability. The time after you have left, and you're trying to figure out how to make it.
Is it better to just go back?
That’s a question I hope to change. No one deserves to be abused, hit, or killed by someone they love.
Let’s Face the Facts
In 2020, domestic violence incidents increased by 8.1% following the COVID lockdown, with 10 million cases happening each year. With every recession, pandemic, and event that happens, individuals are trapped with their abuser. They have nowhere to go, no help with housing, and some lack financial literacy, while others have children to care for.
Having support after leaving a domestic violence situation is crucial to survival and thriving for everyone involved. Support can be life or death for a survivor; without it, we will continue to lose loved ones who never deserved the hurt they received.
What Hidden in His Quiver Means
The name comes from Isaiah 49:2:
“He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand, he hid me; he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver, he hid me away. “
It’s a reminder that even in the darkest of times, God covers you, polishes, and provides a place of rest and restoration. For survivors of domestic violence, life after is more about survival and safety.
Hidden in His Quiver is a non-denominational faith-based organization that empowers survivors of domestic violence and abuse - men, women, children, and even pets - through housing resources, holistic support, and meaningful employment pathways.
Our mission is simple:
To help survivors not just escape but thrive.
The resources and education alone could change someone’s life and beat the statistics. We strive to be an organization that helps, regardless of your religious background; we aim to demonstrate God’s love through service, not through requirements.
From Vision to Movement
This is more than a nonprofit.
It’s a foundation for a multi-state built village; A community where survivors can rebuild with dignity, surrounded by faith and community.
But every vision starts small.
Right now, we’re focusing on the beginning:
- Building our operational foundation
- Launching our first program
- Providing resources for survivors who need the basic necessities, especially with the cold months coming & political climate
- Raising $3,000 through our GoFundMe to kick-start service and outreach
This isn’t just organizational, it’s personal.
Each step really feels like a piece of healing coming full circle.
A Note to Fellow Builders
If you’ve been following my walk here on Mom Living Normally, you know I’ve been walking out this season of creation—piece by piece, with faith as the blueprint.
Starting Hidden in His Quiver is one of those full-circle moments that prove what God plants in secret, He brings into the light when the time is right.
I hope this reminds you:
- You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.
- You just have to say yes to God.
How Can You Support?
If you would love to support the organization, here are some ways:
- Please donate if you are able
- Share the GoFundMe with your community
- Pray for the men, women, and children we will serve
- If you would like to donate products/services/trainings, please email us at support@hiddeninhisquiver.org
Together, we can build a future where survivors are seen, supported, and restored.
God hides His most powerful arrows not to forget them — but to prepare them.
Hidden in His Quiver was born from that truth.
And as we begin this journey, I believe it’s not just my arrow being released — it’s ours.
Together, we’re aiming for healing that will echo for generations.
Welcome to Hidden in His Quiver.
A Safe place.
A Faith Place.
A Home for restoration.
This post is part of my Builder Series — the behind-the-scenes journey of what it looks like to build faith-led businesses, ministries, and movements from the ground up.