How did I get here...

Back in March 2013, I was determine to organize/facilitate a Women's Empowerment Brunch with a few of my sisters in Christ ,in attempt to get women of our age group to find enjoyment in Jesus  by shredding the things that was consuming them from truly seeing Jesus. This was my proposal:

" The title will be SHRED IT ! the theme will be “Alabaster Box” I would like the woman to find whatever it is for them that’s in their alabaster box, to be written on paper and shred it. My desire is for this to be a time of reflection, relaxation, good food, sharing , laughter, and spiritual growth.  Encouraging them to share intimate discussion, fears, goals and wants in creative ways. Cover financial responsibility, relationships (married, single, or divorced ), spirituality and self motivation and a woman’s worth. I not only want this to be a one time experience,but a seed that is planted and grows.  There maybe a few tears ,emotional break through, and many may hearten their hearts against what God will have us do, but the idea is for everyone to leave with a desire to find their purpose fulfillment."

So today, I sit in awe of how He was preparing me at that time and place for where I am today. That process never turned out because I was busy praying on what my heart desired neglecting to hear what He was telling me to do. Even in the mist of trying to glorify Him, I stop listening to the Holy Spirit.

Let this be a testimony to you, His plans are not our plans. God had a purpose for me to glorify Him in a continuous way that will reach miles away. He knows my heart more than I could ever show. Many that know me, will tell you I have a heart for helping, but I tend to shy away from the glory.  

Though I  started this blog kicking and screaming , saying Lord this is beyond me, timid from failure, not sure if I had enough biblical knowledge to expose myself his grace is preparing me. We have to be good stewards of moving when God speaks. The primary way God commands us is through His Word. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). If Scripture commands something of us, there’s no need to hesitate and wonder if it’s really God’s will for us, we have to allow Him to use us. He cares so much about us that He prepared a instruction manual to life for us to follow – the Bible.

Lord, you've brought on this journey to share with your women the fragrance you want us to have so desperately. You've pushed me through brokenness, the criticism, the discouraging looks of those around me, but I'm here today to follow your every command. Let your wisdom guide me and the ladies that read this. You heard my prayers, you wiped my tears, now I rest wanting to do nothing but magnify you in the best. Help us to always remember you are here with us and even when we have plans to glorify you, not to neglect to here you speaking in every direction. Amen!

//signed//

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