YOU ARE WORTHY

Exodus 13:17-18 KJV
17 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:
18 But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt.


Dearest Ladies,

HAPPY MONDAY!!!

God is for YOU, sisters!!!!

God is for YOUR KIDDOS!!!!

He's working ALL things together for GOOD!!!! -Romans 8:28

Remember, when God says "yes," He's working ALL things together for GOOD. When the Lord says, "no," He's working ALL things together for GOOD. Even when the Lord says "wait," He is working ALL things together for GOOD. God has gone before us. He knows what lies ahead. We can trust EVERY yes, no, or wait from the Lord.

Love is patient sweetheart; be patient with God and yourself. Be patient with others. Be present. Savor the joys of your current season. Learn something new from the challenges in your present stage/ phase. Forget about being preoccupied with the past or future and connect with God in the here and now. On the way to God's "yes," DO NOT LOSE HOPE!!!!!

FOR HIS GLORY

Dearest beautiful mamas,

YOU ARE WORTHY

God created each of us for His glory. We were created for sweet fellowship and relationship with the Lord. WE ARE WORTHY. YOU ARE WORTHY. Stop questioning your worth. Show up for life and passionately participate in your life. Own your story. Claim your voice. God doesn't need you to be anyone other than YOU. In fact, no one is YOUer than you so focus on pleasing God and being the BEST you.

YOU ARE WORTHY!!!!!

Sisters, show up for life just as you are today!!!!! God will finish the great work that He began in you years ago. He is faithful to shepherd you into the fields and pastures that He has predestined for you!!!! Follow His lead!

Often we are consumed with busyness. It is very common to spend our days checking off activities and deeds that we believe will make us worthy in the eyes of God and others. Sometimes we spend years perfecting and presenting an image that we hope will win the approval of our audiences although we are continually crushed under the weight of pretense. Sisters, God is not after anything that we do or give if He doesn't have us....if He doesn't have our hearts.

Have you ever rejected dinner, flowers, candy, gifts or other pleasantries because you were uncertain of the giver's motives or the true state of their heart? We don't want wooden nickels. And, we shouldn't give them. Gifts, whether given to God or others, should be a reflection of our genuine love and an overflow of goodness from our hearts. The state of our hearts is EVERYTHING. God is after our hearts. The sacrifice of our hearts is so important to the Lord. He desires our allegiance and faithfulness, NOT our busyness.

I was reminded of God's love for the Children of Israel as I read the book of Exodus. The Lord delivered the Israelites from captivity in Egypt because of His great love for them. God wanted His children free so that they could freely worship Him and freely live.

The scriptures reveal that the Israelites' deliverance could have come sooner, maybe easier, but God hardened Pharaoh's heart in order to show His power and faithfulness to the Israelites. God's focus was NOT exclusively on delivering His children. Instead, He was interested in drawing them into a glorious relationship with Himself.

I almost missed another beautiful revelation in Exodus. Thank the Lord for grabbing my attention. The scriptures reveal that there were TWO passages of escape from Egypt. Simplistically speaking, one passage was short and easy and the other was long and hard. One journey to the Promised Land was relatively short, albeit through Philistine territory. And, the other passage was longer and required a sojourn through the wilderness.

Because of His love and great pleasure, the Lord choose the longer journey for the Israelites. A long journey was necessary to get "Egypt" out of His children and to cultivate an endearing love and fellowship with them. God knew that the Israelites were weak in their faith, trust, love, obedience, and allegiance to Him. So, rather them allow them a shorter journey that would require their sojourn through another pagan land AND through situations that would have tempted them beyond their spiritual maturity, the Lord lead them through a barren wilderness where they had an opportunity to lean on God alone and grow in their faith. The easiest path is not always God's BEST!

Sisters, God loves us with an everlasting love. If you are traveling through a barren, wilderness-like season, trust God. Remember that He uses ALL things for good.

Also, remember that God is equally concerned about your journey as He is concerned about your destination. Don't despair when God reveals that a certain shortcut isn't best for you. The shortest path can be filled with myriad tests and trials that God wants to spare you from. Likewise, the long, unscenic road may be just what you need to grow and mature in the Lord and to eventually graduate to greater responsibilities and greater blessings. Trust the good shepherd!

During dry spells, our roots grow deeper. Deep roots are firmly anchored so that storm nor calamity, famine nor foe can undo their security, preservation, or rich nourishment.

T.R.U.S.T. G.O.D.

YOU ARE WORTHY OF GOD'S LOVE!!!!! GOD IS WORTHY OF YOUR TRUST!!!!!

Love and blessings

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