Good morning my sister warriors-
Lord as I put Your words out there
may they touch the lives of the lost, lonely, and seeking. I pray this in your
name.
Today, I started this post with
a prayer. You see prayer is an intricate part of my life. It has been there
since I learned the Lord's prayer when I was just four years old. My
grandmother taught it to me, she was also the first person that took me to
church. I tell you this because the next year she was gone.
I still remember her worry
beads (rosary) strung on her bed. I can remember her speaking comfort to me and teaching
me about Jesus. Those words have forever been a beacon of light to me. Her
words, her teachings took me on a path to seek (zeteo) the kingdom all the days
of my life.
One woman, for one year,
impacted a little girl through years of hardship. My goal is to be that woman
for you. To steer you out of the world and into the Kingdom of God. Not as a
religious zealot but as a woman who has had challenges, who has faced loss and
hardship. I've been confused, sought prestige and money and I've even lost
sight from time to time. I've put work over my relationships, including my most
sacred relationship with God, His Son, and the Holy Ghost. You see, I am not
about religion. I believe that the relationship is most important. Man defines
religion, God defines relationship in His words, His miracles, and His
continued presence throughout mankind.
My goal today is not to say,
"bad girl or listen to me." My purpose is to steer you toward Him
with His words. My grandmother in 12 months showed me with her dedication,
through the teaching of the Lord's prayer and through love that Jesus would
always be there for me. And you know what, she was so right.
Life is not easy, especially
today. Women are being challenged, tempted, and that's the plan of evil. You
see the farther the world can carry you away from Jesus, more bad will come. We
are the pillars of the family. Those set to carry the sons and daughters of
future generations. It is our birth right and our purpose to lift others, to
love and to carry on the tradition of love, faith, and devotion.
We are special. We have a
purpose and I believe when we seek God, we truly find Him. The peace of all
understanding lies in the blood of Christ.
I know life is confusing right
now. I know you are fighting against wanting to be the most powerful and yet
wanting to be loved at the same time. I've been there, I know. I am just so
thankful that my grandmother cared enough to open the Bible to me, to give me a
prayer that has carried me my whole life and maybe even more importantly, a
heart to seek Him.
She knew a secret that I will
share with you today. She knew that without Him she was nothing but with Him
she could conquer anything. If life is hard, try going to Jesus. He's ready to
walk with you through His words. Praying for you my sister. Seek him first and
you will begin to see the world and yourself in a new way.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever.
Amen.
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