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Can’t Touch This

Sisters, you are not on this planet by chance, and nothing about you is coincidental.  God designed you specifically for His use for such a time as this.  You matter to God; you always have!  He cares so deeply for you and everything that concerns you. 

I want you to take some time to reflect on what God has promised to you—personally.  If you have a moment, actually write some promises down on paper so that you can read them repeatedly.  The Bible is full of promises to us, but we may be unaware for a number of reasons, including (1) we don’t spend time in the Word of God, and (2) we don’t actually believe that God will do what He said He would do for us.  (Father, please have mercy on us!)

Many of us are living beneath our privileges because we voluntarily give them up, and not as the result of some fierce battle.  We give up so easily when things seem rough or when things don’t turn out the way we thought they would.  Sometimes, the enemy fools us into believing that so much time has passed that maybe God is not going to come through for us.  And other times it’s not even the enemy—we simply throw in the towel and quit before the promise manifests. 

Sisters, don’t give up and walk away from your destiny.  What you carry is so important in the Kingdom of God.  We need you!  You are fully equipped for what God has ordained in your life.  You have what you need; you just need to tap into what is already inside of you.  Ask the Lord to show you the strategies you need in this season of your life.  And then do what God requires of you. 

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The Privilege of Suffering?

You know how some things that may be really good for you don’t always taste so great?  You know it’s nutritious, but if you’re being honest, you’d rather eat something that is delicious and sweet—maybe even with some chocolate in it?  Well, that’s how I felt this morning when I read Philippians 1:29 (NLT):

For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him.

Let me be real with you; when I read it, I did not want to stand up and shout, “Hallelujah!”  I sat very still and thought, “Aw man!  More suffering?”  You see, as a Sister who has been walking in relationship with the Lord for quite some time, I have experienced some devastating, life-altering moments.  The thought of more suffering makes my mind weary and my body tired.  No one wants to suffer, right?  And I’m not going to try to put a “holy spin” on it either.  Suffering hurts.  It doesn’t feel good.  Even Jesus asked, “Is there another way to do this?”  (Matthew 26:39)