Underestimated...

I am bigger than I appear....

⁴Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because GREATER is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.- 1 John 4:4 KJV

There are times when my abilities are underestimated. There are times when I am overlooked. I am even misunderstood. Those are the times God really does shine through me because he gets the glory in everything. How? Because I am underestimated anything I accomplish above and beyond will show something greater had to be working with me, through me, and around me.

Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

When you are placed in that position in your life, in friendships, at work, or wherever that is the time you should allow God's abilities to be shown through you. Don't become frustrated or become discouraged instead strive to be a willing vessel for God to use. Release and surrender your will to receive the fullness he wants to work through you. When you do that greater impression will be made to those to receive the fullness of God as you did. Sometimes we are the example of the proof of a true relationship with God and we must demonstrated his ways in our lives when we want to get emotional as most would. So repeat the word of God over your life daily!

With God, you can accomplish anything and do greater things!


1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

You must remember, you are bigger than any trouble and can accomplish greater with the Spirit of God leading and guiding you through everything..

When you've given your all...

Throughout your life, you have been in many situations where you have done all you can in that situation. Now you wonder, What's next?

What else can I do? What more can I give? What else does everyone expect me to give?

You begin to stress yourself out and  worry about finding a way to do more but the reality is the rest is God's doing. It is only so much you can do in a situation that God has placed you in. We find ourselves worrying and depressing overselves over the circumstance when it was God who approved the situation.

When you've you given your all... let God do the rest! Give up control, stop planning, take your hands out of it. No longer carry the burden because it was never yours to carry!

When you've given your all..just begin to pray! Lord, give me the strength to endure the road ahead. God give me wisdom and knowledge to prepare to be an example of your glory and righteousness. Lord, I pray for a listening ear, faith to step out, and confidence to step alone. I rebuke fear, worry, stress, depression, anxiety, negativity, and anything not like you. In Jesus Name Amen.

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4: 6

When you've given your all.. sometimes God is looking for more. Our all does not measure to the expectation God has for us in our lives. Sometimes you feel you gave your all but really..you kept this small little thing to yourself cause that is your thing. God says, I want the time you spend watching television, the time you spend in the car, and the early mornings you spend sleeping in. Why don't you take those times to pray to me, to serve in my kingdom, and to praise & worship me? Look in your life and see..Where could I give more?


When you've given your all...begin to praise him! Thank him right now for taking control of your life. Thank him for being a forgiving God, mighty God, worth God, all-knowing God, omni-present, and worship him because his regin is forever! Delight yourself in the Lord for he is worthy of all praises!

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!

—Psalm 105:1-2

 

When you've given your all... Don't give up on God!

Remember, He is Able!

Prophetess Tashaye~

Living Holy, Who said it was Easy...

 












In a conversation with another sister in Christ, the comment was made that living Holy isn't easy, because of all the sin in the world everywhere you go. Well, I can agree it is not easy especially for someone new in Christ. Many of us see people doing it everyday and you wonder, How do they do it ? or Do they ever get tempted?

Psalm 101:1-4

I will sing of mercy and justice;
To You, O LORD, I will sing praises.
² I will behave wisely in a perfect way.
Oh, when will You come to me?
I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
³ I will set nothing wicked before my eyes;
I hate the work of those who fall away;
It shall not cling to me.
⁴ A perverse heart shall depart from me;
I will not know wickedness.

Yes, everyone gets tempted, but you do not have to give in to temptation. Even the devil tempted Jesus while he was fasting. And to say your never tempted isn't true, because we are flesh but everyone may not have the same temptation.  One person may not feel tempted in one thing while that same thing could be a temptation to someone else.

Romans 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

We must learn how to rise above temptation and separate ourselves spiritually & naturally from ungodly things that will tempt us.

Ps. 37:31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

We might even have to release some friendships that seem to bring us back to the past we are giving up for Christ. Yes, that is hard, to give up years of friendships just to maintain a Holy lifestyle. I want you to know that God will send you friends with the same belief and thoughts as he and you. They will be people you can pray with, sing praises with, and enjoy God with them as well. You will no longer feel you have to hide your beliefs to keep a friend. If they are real friends they will respect your lifestyle change and not persecute you.


Sometimes it seems like your losing a lot but actually your gaining more than you can imagine.  

 Matt. 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Also to keep a solid foundation in Christ you must stay in your word. You have to keep reading the Bible and learning the steps to being like Christ. The Bible shows you how to live with sin all around you and be above it.  When you are feeling tempted to slip back, you will have the word of God hidden in your heart and able to repeat God's word in times of distress or weakness. You can even use it to help friends and family, you know will benefit from God's wisdom. 

 Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

As women, we have to break free from ungodly relationships and not enter into relationships with gentlemen who look good but we know their not good for you.  The feeling of loneliness will try to come up on you but again you will rise above it. 

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Rise above your emotions. Rise above your flesh. Rise above and be lifted up. Why? Because you uplift the name of Jesus he will continue to elevate you!

1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

Jesus has been the best example of a disciplined person in life. If fasting was needed, He Fasted. Prayer needed, he prayed. Time to teach, he taught.  He was always quick to move when the word of God was given, spoken, and heard. When you read the life of Christ, you can see how important disciplined lifestyle is for men & women of God.

Proverbs 25:28  A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.

~ Prophetess

Be Bold, Be Beautiful, Be True, Be Naturally YOU!

I am amazed to see how many women today have forgotten their worth and value. They have lost their true beauty. I cannot blame them alone because society plays a great part in a woman’s mindset. It is time for women to reclaim their confidence, value, and self-worth. It is time for us to break the mold and accept ourselves just the way God created us to be.  
I know it sounds simple but it is not as easy as you think. I speak from experience; I had to grow into learning and accepting everything about me.
Learning to be who you are and stay happy while doing it is a struggle for many women. I know some of you may already have it together. THAT IS GREAT! I am happy you have already figured this out, please read on to find out how to encourage others.
I am here to encourage you to accept yourself and realize the value in who you are. Life is not about meeting someone else standard or making everyone else happy. It is about doing things for yourself and no longer being bound by others' expectations but God's.
Speaking for myself, I would like to say that, I had to learn to be independent and self-sufficient. I learned to see the value in me. My compassion for people, my love for God & ministry, as well as the talents and gifts that I have been blessed with are all treasures in my life.
SO LADIES...

Be BOLD!

- Fearless and adventurous: willing and eager to face danger or adventure with a sense of confidence and fearlessness

- Requiring or showing daring: requiring or showing fearlessness, daring, and often originality

Encarta World English Dictionary

You may ask, “How can I be BOLD?”

First, be confident. Be sure of whom you are, your beliefs, morals and ethics.  Do not allow people to dictate your value. Stand up for yourself!  I have seen so many women today who allow men, life, family, and other various situations to lower their sense of worth. Jesus already bought you for a price, which was his life; this means your worth is more than anything on earth is.

No longer should you settle for second best. Be willing to wait for the BEST because you are the best you that you can be in Him! No longer should you lower your standards to accept below average!

Many of us can easily say that there are areas of our lives in which we lack that self-confidence.  I know I have had points in my life where I felt I could not or should not but I overcame those thoughts with God. Some of us developed low self-worth because of how we taught, people telling you that you cannot do anything or you will never be anyone special.  These types of thoughts are what cause low self-esteem and help develop the mindset that you should settle for less.

Be Beautiful!

- pleasing and impressive qualities of something: the combination of qualities that make something pleasing and impressive to look at, listen to, touch, smell, or taste

- Pleasing personal appearance: personal physical attractiveness,

- Beautiful woman: a beautiful woman or girl

True Beauty is not when you put on makeup. Makeup enhances our physical attributes but it is not what makes us beautiful. Being confident, accepting you, and embracing who you are and living a life that honors God is beautiful.

Your character traits, ambition, and how your carry yourself make up your true beauty. Notice I did not say any physical attributes, though they make up your outer appearance that is just the icing on the cake!

Be beautiful, be yourself! Embrace your curves, your smile, full/small lips, hips, slim build, cheeks, dimples and anything else.

Real Beauty is not what you see in magazines.

If you are putting all your hopes into your outer appearance then I am sorry to burst your bubble, but those attributes will not last forever. As you get older your body changes, so my hope is that you are not placing all of your value into your physical looks.

Real Beauty is your love for others, compassion, passion for life, your grace, mercy, your smile, your laugh, and the list can go on.

One day my friends were describing me. I was pleasantly surprised because the things they mentioned were my characteristics, not my physical attributes. They spoke of my thoughtfulness, generosity, my love for ministry and boldness in who I am. They pointed out things of value, things that someone can only know if they took the time to truly get to know me. They spoke of me with high regard and the utmost respect. I love the things they said, it really touched my heart to know they can see the REAL me, the true me.

Take the time to ask friends and family about you. You may surprised by what they say.

Where do you place your value? What makes you beautiful? Make a list!

BE True,

- Genuine: genuine, not pretended, insincere, or artificial

Be real with yourself and everyone around you! Be true to YOU!

Let us stop trying to meet everyone else's idea of who we should be and how we should behave.

No more faking, pretending, and living as if you are happy. Just be genuine!

Being the best you can be in God is the truest thing you can do. 

As long as you are not degrading yourself, family, and values then just do it.

Why can't the job promotion be yours?

Why can't you go back to school?

Why can't you start your own business?

Why can't you cut your hair?

Why can't you become President?

Why can't you become a great writer, singer, filmmaker, artist etc?

There is no limit to your abilities in Christ Jesus. We know with Him all things are possible. Can GOD? GOD CAN!

Be original, be honest, be authentic, be impressive, be strong, and be yourself!

BE NATURALLY YOU! 

Normal

Regular

Ordinary

Just be yourself! Being normal, as expected, ordinary, regular and doing the things you would likely do. Is that really hard? Sometimes it can be. We get worried about fitting in, or being part of the in-crowd but sometimes it is ok to stand alone. It is fine to be different that is what will complete your beauty and make it natural. I have always been different. I have never felt like “part of the crowd.” I have always felt like I am supposed to be different. The Bible recognizes this, and calls us “His peculiar people”. Also, the Bible does mention the Proverbs 31 woman is rare.  So, if you not a part of what is popular, that’s ok, being the best you can be in God is far more satisfying than pretending to be something you’re not.

Ladies, it is time to rise up to the place that God has created for you. Now is the time to reclaim your power, confidence, self-esteem, value, and self-worth! I could go on and on all day about this but I thought I would do a short overview and then get more detailed in each area as God directs me in writing these pieces.

Remember…

BE BOLD,

BE BEAUTIFUL,

BE TRUE,

 BE NATURALLY YOU!

God's Character Woman
" Developing Women of Substance and Character"