Woman of Faith In The Spotlight: Jennifer Strickland

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a high fashion model? Did you ever wonder what it would be like. Well recently, I had the pleasure doing an interview with Jennifer Strickland. The interview will be posted soon here is a little introduction:

Jen began modeling at eight years old. From the time she was seventeen till she left the modeling world at twenty-two, she modeled internationally throughout the United States and Europe. Her gripping story unveils the pain women experience when their life is based on outward appearance, and points us towards a relationship with God which gives us the power to overcome any life circumstance. During those years, she walked the runway for Giorgio Armani, modeled for Olay, Converse, Mercedes Benz, Eddie Bauer and Jordache; and appeared in Vogue, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Seventeen. She even appeared as Barbie for the 35th anniversary of the doll in Europe. But at the height of her career, her heart hit rock bottom, and she found a relationship with God which gave her the freedom to leave a business that degraded women's worth and led her to return to school to attain her Master's degree in Writing and Literature. Having completed her Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism, Jen built upon her foundation as a writer to publish her story.

Interview Coming Soon and Book Giveaway Comment below if you're interested in the giveaway................

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LADIES YOU'RE WORTH IT

I have seen and heard of so many ladies who sell out on integrity for popularity, men, money, friends, fitting in, status you name it. It breaks my heart because I know God made you for more. I have decided to sell out for Christ, no matter what the cost. I’m not perfect but I’m saved, I seek God for guidance, strength and direction, I repent , my heart is willing to follow him and his ways, to walk in the spirit and not the flesh, my heart is filled day by day with love for God , always learning and growing. God has been good to me and I want to be good to him. What merit is there in using my youth for unrighteous, what does it profit, what does it gain? A low self esteem,a broken heart,a cheap thrill, no I want more. For I know my youth will crumble, my beauty will one day fade, but God will stand by my side forever and always. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.(Psalm 73:26) Girls don't sell out on God,he didn’t sell out on you. (Romans 8:32 )

He gave up everything for you,so give up everything for him. He didn’t die for us to remain in sin, but to be free from sin, don’t choose sin, don’t sell out, I promise you the pay off of sin is always deceptive, cheap and small, but God is beyond anything we could pursue in this world, he's totally worth it. Let your life be one where the younger girls admire you, the men respect you, God honors you, you have a repentant heart, where your life has purpose and substance, and your parents are proud of you. Being a lady with respect, honor, dignity and discreetness never fails nor goes out of style. Esther will be remembered forever for her royalty, dignity, humility and courageousness, Ruth throughout generations as a woman redeemed, Mary the mother of Jesus who humbly and graciously was used by God to bring forth the Messiah ,Mary Magdalene who fell, but was risen back up to be an example for all the girls who think God won't accept them, all these women and more are examples to us that serving God with all our mind, heart body and soul is the way to go!

Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:10

The Perfect Image

There are a lot of views on our weight and body image in America mostly of which are highly bias and preposterous. In this misconstrued judgment of weight we miss one  of the main components of our image and that is individuality. I’ve learned and am learning that we must work according to our “own” bodies and how God made us. When we continually look at others and compare ourselves, we get off base and take away the individually that God made us with, which is so beautiful and unique.If you have broad shoulders and compare yourself to someone with narrow shoulders your judgement is misconstrued and unbalanced. If I compare my round face with a narrow face, I’m taking away the beauty and individuality of both,because their both equal. Another component we lack in society today is honor when we try and imitate people or celebrities that display lots of skin in their outfits and make status quo fashion choices,we take our Godly belt of honor down a few notches. We actually strip ourselves of the royal privilege and title of being a daughter of the King of Kings.

 Personally,for me it's not about being an "ideal size" ,or flaunting my figure, or getting attention it's about taking care of my body,being in the best shape that I can be, so I can feel healthy,look healthy, and be happy.In addition to be able to present my body in a way that's flattering,pretty and honorable to God. And most importantly working towards Godly perfection which starts inside (Matthew 5:48 So be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.)The moral of this Friday evening chit chat LOVE yourself and do the best with what you've got,because there is only one you, and the bible says you are fearfully and wonderfully made and remember true beauty as defined by God begins in the inside!

I will praise thee; I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. (Psalm 139:14b&c) (KJV)

Discretion for the Godly Girl

Discretion for the Godly Girl

The word discretion is mentioned many times in the book of Proverbs in the Bible. Nowadays, discretion is not a word used very often but it is so important for a woman because if we’re not careful we can place ourselves in situations that are potentially dangerous, not only spiritually and mentally but could lead to physical danger as well. However, discretion is a powerful weapon that we can use in our everyday lives that will keep us from falling into pitfalls and traps that the devil will try to set up. For 1 Peter 5:8 reads, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” We can avoid a lot of pain and pitfalls if we are watchful and use discretion in our everyday lives. So just what is discretion? I’m so glad you asked. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, discretion is defined as the right to choose what should be done in a particular situation or the quality of being careful about what you do and say so that people will not be embarrassed or offended or the quality of being discreet.

Have you ever wondered if you should court a particular individual, or if you should stay in an environment that is tempting? Well in situations such as these one should use discretion. If you want to court someone just to chase away your loneliness then you should run the other way.  And if you’re in a tempting environment you should always run. But if you are making your decisions without using discretion then you could end up in world of trouble. God will restore you but what if you could have continued smooth sailing in your walk with the Lord instead of meeting unnecessary bumps in the road? The answer is simple. Choosing to be discreet wins every time. If you err on the side of caution in any situation that could potentially bring you harm, then you can win EVERY TIME!  In Proverbs 2:11 it states, “Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:” So if you want to remain protected out of reach of the enemy use discretion every time because as Godly women of God we have to set the example and continue to walk out our Christian lives in purity and truth free of mangled webs and bumpy messes.

"Keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck." Proverbs 3:21b-22

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My Top Five Songs of the Spring 2016

My Top 5 Songs of the Spring 2016

Same Power by Jeremy Camp

If you love Easter like I do then you probably listened to this song for the holiday, but I try to remain aware of what Christ did for me all throughout the year so that I can lay claim to the power of the blood. When He died He took not only my sins, but my sickness, griefs and so much more. So if I meditate on the fact that "the same power that rose Jesus from the dead lives in" me then I can be victorious in my walk with the Lord all year round as can you! This song is simply wonderful!

From the Day by I Am They

If you want to hear a song that will lift your spirits to a higher height and make you rejoice in your salvation and give you even more hope for your eternal destiny with Jesus, this the song for you! It has a unique, upbeat sound that makes you relive the day you received Christ over and over again and allows you to languish in the joy and exuberant jubilee you experienced on that very special day in your life!

Wake Me Up By Grace Williams

When you wake up if you long to feel God's loving arms and feel the refreshing waterfalls of his wonderful love then you should incorporate this song into your morning worship experience because it will definitely give you a new revelation of God's great love for us! So let God Wake you up with this great song!

Libertia by Freddy Haylar

This is a wonderful song that lifts you into the heavenly realms. It's words take you up from any hardships that you may experience in this life and places you in the realms of heaven. It is a powerful reminder that we have already overcome the world! Praise God! This song gets you going and plants a fire in your heart and mind for sure!

Here's My Heart by Lauren Daigle

This song brings you into the heart of worship. You should definitely listen to it during praise and worship or when you long to come into the presence of God.

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The Search is Over!

The Search is Over!

Have you grown weary trying to find the right one for you? How the years crept past and left you feeling hopeless in this regard? Well there is great news for you! If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior then you have found the Right One! Your search is over. You no longer have to search endlessly for the right one. Society breeds this lie that you need to have a mate to be completely fulfilled but that is a lie from Satan. If that was the case how did Paul live a single life? How did the widow Anna devote her life to fastings and prayer if she couldn’t be completely fulfilled by Christ. I’m in no way suggesting that marriage won’t bring happiness into your life, but fulfilment can only come from our Creator God. So stop searching endlessly for Mr. Right because God will bring him into your life if it is in His perfect plan for your life. God is enough and you’ve found the Right One ALREADY! Praise God!

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What is My One Purpose in Life?

What is My One Purpose in Life?

What is your one purpose in life? Is it to help others or to help yourself? If you’re prone to become inward often you may struggle with the answer to this question. But the answer is simple. Neither. Your one purpose in life is to bring glory to God. Yes you help yourself by accepting Christ into your heart and allowing Him to cleanse you from your sin. And yes Christ will change you from the inside out which will cause you to help others and show love towards your fellow man. For the bible says in Philippians 2:4, “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” But is that your purpose in and of itself? No. Your sole purpose is to bring God glory. If you accept Him into your heart and show His love to others then you WILL bring glory to Him but if you approach it from either stance, you can lose sight of why you are helping yourself and others.

If you wake up each morning and you say my objective is to look out for myself and others today, you can grow weary. But if you wake up each morning and say “My objective is to glorify God in all I do today.” It points the focus to God and reminds you that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13). It gets the focus off of you. And it compels you to be all that you can be for the Lord. Then the objective is not to please yourself or people but to please God. May we all live our daily lives to please the one and only true God! Praise God!

~Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.~ Isaiah 43:7

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