Ladies, as you continue on your phenomenal history-making journey, don’t let the enemy hijack you, your children, your destiny, your shine or your future. Always speak life and the Word of God over your life, your family, and everything that concerns you! Although it seems as if things are going awry at times, always remember that something better and bigger is always on the way. He has the big picture and is doing something great in your life so that you can glorify Him. Stay vigilant. He is operating in the supernatural realm, working behind the scenes, subtly working in you and through you for His glory in the workplace, in your family, and through your platform to bring His Kingdom to earth. Let the devil know that you are not ignorant of his devices. You may bend, but refuse to break. When you fall down, get back up. The Bible tells us that the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes (Proverbs 24:16 NIV). Most of all, depend on the Holy Spirit for guidance. Galatians 5:16 tells us to “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Proverbs 16:9 lets us know that “the heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps”. And we know that God will “instruct and teach us the way we should go. He will counsel us with His eye upon us” (Psalm 32:8).
Go for broke, by the world’s definition, and allow God’s definition to kick in. Failure is not an option. The world also has a saying, “nothing ventured, nothing gained!”. Psalm 138:8 tells us that God will perfect everything that concerns you”. Jeremiah 29:11 lets me know that God designed us for success. Just as He desired for Jeremiah, so does He have thoughts of peace and not evil toward us, with an expected end: victory! God is no respecter of persons! Don’t be disillusioned, believing that everything will be easy. It will not be. But those women who were successful and are remembered are those who were tenacious, resilient, forward-thinking, and unselfish. They realize that everyone won’t be front center, but that collaboration is necessary for any successful venture. Jesus collaborated with His disciples. The sugar cooperates with the flour and milk in making the perfect cake. As the Bible puts it, “No man liveth to himself; no man dieth to himself”. (Romans 14:7); 1 Corinthians 12:14-22, “For the body is not one member. But many…”. Know that we are all needed to have a positive impact in families, work places, communities and across the globe.
This month allows us to celebrate our diverse achievements, accomplishments, and our stories. Maya Angelou once said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”. We must not be afraid of our stories. They help us to understand ourselves better and help others to see that if we survived, so can they. They help us to make better decisions. They teach us and transfer generational knowledge and wisdom. They help us to connect with others. And, they help us to connect with the courageous women of generations before us and see ourselves reflected in their stories. What stories do you need to share today?
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