A Tried Woman of God

For a long time I felt like I had to have a say and a hand in everything that went on in my life. When things did not go my way, I let that pull me down. I let that keep me down at times. In life we have choices we have to make but for me I felt like I was the reason my life would be good or bad. I am not wrong but I took on too much that did not belong to me. I got to a point where I prayed the p...

Faith for many can mean many things. As it should be. It is both personal and intimate. Faith and fear cannot occupy the same space and a lot of the time for me, the fear comes from relinquishing control. I have the idea at times that I have to control it but my realities have been, I really need to give it up. Which for some reason feels harder than controlling my life. There have been many times...

Touching on the 3 categories of life that can have boundaries in place. Family, relationships and work. Touching on scriptures to review and going over book suggestions. What are some books or scripturs you have read that have helped you implement your boundaries?

In the past, I have had my Bible study group challenge their thoughts of themselves with God's word. I found this to help me pull from my current situation and measure it next to God. He always stood taller. God is not small and there is nothing he can't handle however, we are limited and with the knowledge I allow God to take first dibs on any situation because I know he hits harder than I do. I...

There are times I beat myself up for my failures instead of allowing myself grace. At times it keeps me from moving forward but I am working on ways to pull myself out of that funk. What are somethings you do to keep moving forward?

Sometimes jobs/careers ask for every fiber of your being in exchange for money. I am not interested in sacrificing my peace and sanity for anyone. It's a poor reflection of self love. I think it's good to be invested but I also believe there is a cut off time. What are some work boundaries you have in place?

We are relational beings. We were literally made for each other but I know all of us at some point have been in unhealthy relationships with either friends, co-workers, or significant others. God has set boundaries for us, so we should be able to feel safe and empowered, setting boundaries for others. What does setting boundaries look like for you? How has having them helped or limited you?

I have noticed that when it comes to family, some of the members think they are entitled to every part of you. You know? Because you guys are family. Some of them want free daycare, they want to be in your business by any means necessary, respect is absent for you but better be present when you speak to them. It is almost as if they feel like, since they have seen you as a baby, a baby you remain...

Annoyed and Unworthy. These are just a couple of words used to describe how Christian’s make some people feel. Personally, I can relate, because not only have I experienced this from other fellow Christians, but more importantly I have used these words to describe how I feel about myself. In “A Tried Woman of God”, I invite you to walk with me or watch me from the side line as I share with you the...