Being the Oldest...

I think the hardest thing I ever had to be was the oldest child. Why?

So many responsibilities…

Endless expectations…

So many you could let down…

Someone always looking up to you…

Acting sure when you’re so unsure...

Being strong when you want to cry…

Giving an answer for things you can’t truly explain…

Being an example so those behind you will have an example...

Doing the right thing when you sometimes want to be the baby...

Being the bigger person…

Protecting them...

Defending them…

Teaching them how to tie their shoes...

Encouraging them...

Helping them pick their clothes...

Sharing your things with them...

Sharing your friendships with them…

Pulling Pranks on them...

Having to take them everywhere you go…

Holding them when they cry or get in trouble…

Telling them it will be ok and things will be better…

Always having to hear “You’re the oldest “or “You’re responsible for your brother or sister”

Letting them know you love them...

Being the oldest …

You can’t shelter them anymore.

You can’t protect them anymore.

You can’t make decisions for them anymore.

You have to let them live their life and hope for the best.

Sometimes you feel like a parent but you’re just the oldest.

You pray to God they never forget the things you taught them.

You hope they learned something from you.

You hope they walk with God and talk to God. Rely on God as you tried to show them.

Through it all...you've became true friends.

Being the oldest…

You will never stop worrying, caring, being overbearing, expecting more, seeing all their true potential, their abilities, and hoping they see it too.

Being the Oldest- is a lifetime job.

~Prophetess~

Praise Challenge..

I challenge you! Take the time each morning for seven days and praise God. Watch how it sets the tone of your day and week of blesses!

Praise God Every Morning for One Hour!

As my Bishop says, "Watch God DO!"

Be encouraged this week... Remember its about enduring the circumstance, situation, and obstacle. Praise God as soon as you open your eyes. Magnify his Goodness, Greatness, and his Mercy. Only speak of who he is in your life. Don't ask for anything. Just praise him for being God.

Watch how things change in your life.

Here is a song, I love to praise God too...

1. This is the Day!

2. Bless the Lord with ME

3. Trading my Sorrows

Now Watch God DO!

Prophetess Tashaye~

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~

I am a work in progress....

Yes, it is true,

I am a work in progress. I have not arrived to some ultimate level of superiority, that I do not make mistakes or have any faults.

 I am a work in progress. I am not there. Is anyone there? I mean there. It takes time and Christ to learn how to get past your flesh and people. The enemy is always looking for ways to attack you or if not you, someone near you is used to get to you but we must learn how to "step" over those emotional fleshly temptations.

I am a work in progress. I make mistakes.  I am being perfected right in front of your eyes through Christ as well as you are in front of me. You are watching me and I am watching you. Everyone is watching each other, concerned with them noticing there mistakes or slip-ups.

I am a work in progress. I am surrendering my will to the Father. He is molding me to his creation for his glory. His artistry is priceless and effortless but necessary in my growth. I was once bound to society, family, friends, and people but through him, I have found freedom to soar as an eagle. He is my only judge but I am to follow him and lead others to him.

I am a work in progress. I am making changes to my life everyday. I have changed my attire, my matter, my talk, my walk, and my friends. I have changed how I spend my time and whom I am spending my time with as well. I am changing the purpose behind my conversations; do God get the Glory or this just MY story?

I am a work in progress. I am no longer the tail. My eyes have been opened and no longer am I blinded by the glamour of the world. “Charmers” no longer fool me and I am now an encourager to myself. I am confident in him and I am bigger than they because of HIM.

I am a work in progress. I have access to greatness. I am royalty in his Kingdom and rich beyond your wildest dreams. A roaring lion does not scare me anymore, nor does a lying tongue because I am more than a conquer through Christ Jesus, I have my word with me, and his words carry all power.

I am a work in progress. I am no longer stubborn. For every argument I walk away from, God rises up in me, for every fight I turn away from, God rises up in me, For every apology I give and never ask why, God rises up in me, Every time I hold my tongue, God rises up in me.


I am His work in progress and His work In Progress I shall BE!

I am accountable to God. God uses me. I am a vessel for God and he is steadily working on me daily. Be patience for his works are breath taking and priceless.

Prophetess~

Amazing Women Of God

- Dedicated to the Awesome Women of God that I am blessed to know! 

I just had an amazing time with some awesome women of God celebrating a birthday. As we sat together at the table, I looked at all their faces, their smiles, listen to jokes, and saw their personality show up in many different ways.  I thought to myself, this is the start of something BEAUTIFUL, because God is the center of attention.

 Women loving one another. Appreciating One Another. Uplifting one Another.
Supporting each other in Christ.  All with their own identities in God and made him their friend first. 

That is the difference in Godly friendships. In order to build and have everlasting friendships in Christ you must befriend God first. He teaches us how to be good to one another and how to treat your neighbor as yourself.

 

Yes, we all come from different backgrounds, states, cities, and towns but when God is the common focus of your life the blend is flavorful. I laughed. Look at God! At work, right at this table, in each and everyone of us. All of us displaying his glory in this fellowship together. Everyone supporting each other, listening to each other, and allowing God to build an amazing unit with us and him. We are one body with many parts. We work together.

No one was dissing the other, no one envy of the other, no one mistreating the other but everyone looked forward to spending time together. 

Young women of God socializing together in such a positive way.

The valuable jewels God has hidden and kept to himself are these women of God and I am sure there are many more jewels out there but I can only talk about these few. I look around my church at the array of awesome women of God. God just keeps planting them and placing us together to glorify him. Each loving one another truly and sincerely.

 

God's glory is displayed through them in such a strong positive, pure, and amazing way. Each one is beautiful, created for & in God's glory. He gave them smiles like the sun shining on a summer day. Yes, you need shades. He blessed them with independence and the ability to stand against every obstacle that has came their way. He made them strong with delightful personalities. He gave his tender mercy and love & kindness to share with everyone they meet. He created feminine, thoughtful, God-fearing, saved, single, and prayerful women of God with a servants heart.

He blessed their hands with great talents and abilities. 

They are creative, ambitious, caring, giving, thoughtful, and loving women. 

 

God allowed his glory to shine around them every where they go so that their noticed without even trying. He planted his desires in their hearts and they seek him the more everyday. They look to God to plan their day. Their excited about him and his wondrous works in their lives. You can see the excitement for him in their lifestyle.

I am thankful just to know them. Just to be apart of their lives at this moment and time.      We as women must learn to appreciate each other and to not mistreat each other. No one is perfect but we are all working to perfection. Building Godly friendships is important in your walk with Christ. You now have a prayer partner, praise partner, and worship buddies.  

Iron sharping Iron.

Look at the jewels God has blessed you with and appreciate your blessings. I do!

~ Prophetess