"I'm going to get through this."

Deuteronomy 31:6, "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."

Ladies, as you prepare for the week ahead, I encourage you to be strong and of good courage.  No matter what you are having to endure, you are going to get through it! Life has a way of bringing us down, but find hope in knowing that God is standing by to lift you up! Everyday will not be sunshine, but that will not hinder God's Reign over your life. Sometimes you may find yourself lonely, upset and feel like nobody truly understands the level of hurt you are having to endure. That's normal and in those times lean on Jesus and trust God's Word that has been spoken over your life from your mother's womb. Girlfriends may leave, but God will never depart from you. He alone will go with you to the end of your journey and through the doors of your destiny. Stay focused and know that in spite of what comes against you, God will always be for you. Have a blessed week!

"I Know Who God Said I Am"

Genesis 2:18, "And the Lord God said, "It is not good that man should be alone, I will make him a helper comparable to him."

Ladies, always know what you bring to the table as a Woman of God and be humble enough to serve at the table. In this society, we have many women who have not been taught who they are in Christ and they don't have a clue to what they bring to the table because they haven't been taught their worth nor value. As a Woman of God, you are afforded opportunities and blessings just by being connected to God! God said it's not good for a man to be alone, that tells us that we are worth far more than rubies and we have the responsibility to comfort and cultivate our husbands and the men in our lives. That's an honorable position to have and don't ever take it lightly. God didn't make man BETTER than us, He made us a BLESSING for him-there is a difference. Be blessed and be a blessing!

"Woman Arise"

Matthew  17:7, "But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid."

Ladies, we have entered a new month and by now we should have a clear understanding of what we are going to stand for and what we will not tolerate. You have nothing to be afraid of when Jesus is the center of your life. People will always have something negative to say, but Jesus will always speak life over your life! If Jesus has truly touched you, others will not be able to easily get under your skin. It is time for us to move forward, arise and do what God has called each of us to do. Let's not spend another second twiddling our thumbs about what we could have or should have done. Allow the God in you to arise! Fear is not of God, you have everything inside of you to get to the other side. Be blessed and be a blessing!

"A Month To Remember"

Isaiah 43:18, "Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old."

We have officially made it through the first month of the New Year and the standard has been set on how we will conduct ourselves in 2013. If we focus on what's BEHIND, we'll never get AHEAD. No matter what you have endured in January, I encourage you to count it all joy! There is still an opportunity for all things to work together for your good! As we go forth in the month of February, let's be mindful of celebrating the rich heritage and history of African-Americans in the United States and abroad. Every moment is an opportunity for us all to blessed and be a blessing and every second is a chance to become "The First." We all are assigned a position that only we can fulfill and when we start walking in our purpose, we can become purposeful.  As we press through another month, I encourage to not consider the things of old and concentrate on the new and the places God is taking you!

Happy New You!!!

Philippians 3:14, "I press towards the mark for the high prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus."

 Happy New You!! In 2013, it is time for us all to discipline our mindset to prepare us for the new seasons of life. Life will not be easy, but it will become easier this year. Our nation is having to bounce back from holiday tragedies, economic loss, illnesses, a divided government, and whether our children will be safe in their classrooms. No matter what we will have to endure, let us find hope and strength in knowing that God is in control and has everything under control. The Scripture clearly tells us that if we desire to go forward we have to look toward! We won't ever get to where we need to be without praying and pressing our way through the good times and bad timings. The harder we press, the higher we go in God and the calling He has entrusted us with. You have it in you to have an amazing year:) Always remember, NO PRESSING-NO BLESSING! Be blessed and forever encouraged in the New Year as a New You!

MARY Christmas

Luke 1:45, "Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things, which were told her from the Lord."

As we celebrate the birth of our Risen Lord and Savior, let's be mindful of the woman who endured pain, isolation, and desolation to bring forth the Son of God who would go on to die so that we may have life and live more abundantly. No matter where you stand or sit, know that God is moving on your behalf in every season of your life. Things may not be well, but all things will work together for your good! The same Jesus who abode within Mary, abides withing you and me. The scripture tells us that Mary was BLESSED because she BELIEVED. If you believe, you will be blessed beyond what your eyes may see and your heart can perceive. No matter what load you are carrying, understand that God will addeth no sorrow and there will be a fulfillment of those things which He told you. God isn't like man, He doesn't speak just to hear Himself talk:) See your way through and believe your way into your blessing. MARY Christmas to all!

"Tis the Season"

Ecclesiastes 3:1, "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven."

Happy Holidays!! 2012 has been an exciting year of growth and exposure and with any good thing there will come a few bad. We have to be ever so careful to give God all the glory for the good as well as the bad. As you go and growth forth in the holiday season, always remember the REASON for the SEASON. We often get caught up in the SEASON and forget our SAVIOR. Jesus was born so that we may have life and life more abundantly. It's always the right time to do the right thing and in this Season of Giving, let's focus on being a blessing to others and less on receiving blessings from others. God gave us HIS ONLY begotten Son and as long as we have breath in our bodies, we have to abide in the spirit of sacrifice. To much that is given, much is required- we should all strive to make our requirements. Have a blessed Christmas season and continue to look to the hills from where your true help comes from! Greater is coming!!!