Sister to Sister

When my day seems bleak and my worries are many I am taken back
by the power of your promises

Thank you God for allowing me to cry when I need to, fall when I get
besides myself, elevated when it's my season, and stand firm against
opposition, and above all staying committed to the "One Man" that
loves me unconditionally, "You!!'

Today I will thoroughly digest a situation before making an effort to
verbally smooth over the rough edges especially if my response may
not be well fancied

I try best as I can to maintain a level of integrity and self respect,
but sometimes that is a difficult task because those that are unsure
of themselves tend to challenge me to bring me down to their level

Unfortunately I will not allow you to take up negative space in my
mind or suck the life out of me with your never ending drama filled existence

I pride myself in being a woman of God, I carry myself as such, and
expect you to recognize

No matter how insecure you are with your self image that will not
change the way I feel about myself

However because I do not believe in kicking a person when they are
down, I will continue to pray for you, encourage you and lift you up
when I can

But I can not do that as long as you allow yourself to be mistreated

If the man you love does nothing to encourage your dreams, puts you
down every chance he gets, belittles your accomplishments to make
himself look great and never acknowledges you in public you are on a
fast track to misery.

Truth is if he was never taught any better is is sometimes difficult to
expect him to do better. Even though it may be extremely painful,
sometimes you just have to walk away for the sake of saving yourself
and allowing God to heal you.

In God's eyes you are wonderfully and beautifully made and He will
always love you unconditionally no matter what.

This season in your life is only temporary and God will use this time
to strengthen your relationship with Him to show you firsthand what
it feels like to be pursued by a man that genuinely loves you

I haven't always been the woman you see before you, but because I
was once where you are now, I know how it feels

So from now until you tell me otherwise I will be your sounding board
when you are unsure of your purpose

I will be there to dry your tears when the pain becomes unbearable

I will hold you up when you can no longer stand on your own

And I will pray for you consistently so that your self-worth is once
again elevated

And when God has brought you through your season of healing, I will
gladly pass your this baton

Then you will feel the excitement I feel now when it is your turn to
"pay it forward" when the next sister comes along and needs a rock
on which to stand

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0

RadomThought

The definition of deceive is "to lead astray or to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid." Be careful of where your faith lies. When you become a Christian the devil and his army will be more persistent in causing havoc in your already complicated daily life situations. If you are not careful this can sometimes cause you to give someone else control over what you learn and believe in regards to Gods expectation of you. God expects you to engage in a close personal relationship with Him by reading, studying and meditating on His word, and dedicating daily prayer time with Him to know for "Yourself" what the "Bible" says along with joining and becoming an "Active" member in a church that "Preaches and Teaches" the "Truth" of His gospel as it is written. You have to be able to distinguish God's voice above all others. (Isiah 5:13) plainly states "Therefore my people will go into exile for a lack of understanding; their "Men of Rank" will die of hunger and their "Masses" will be parched with thirst. In this scripture reference to "Men of Rank" would be the (Shepherds, Men of God, or Pastors) who are called to "Preach and Teach" God's word. Reference to "Masses" would be the (Sheep, Flock, or Children of God). According to (Matthew 7:15) "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves." In other words looks can be deceiving or in this case words can be deceiving and cause you to misinterpret the scriptures true meaning. (Matthew 10:16) says I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. The beginning of (Matthew 10:17) reads "Be on your guard against men." Shrewdness is definitely perceived as a negative connotation. But God is saying in order to avoid the deception that can be imposed on you by someone else you must keep your guard up and have a good solid fundamental spiritual foundation of "Biblical Knowledge." You must keep your guard up and protect your "Spirit" against those that are attempting to use the "Bible" as a way of conforming you to what "They" believe, not necessarily what the "Bible" is teaching. As innocent as "Doves" is what takes place when you except "Jesus" as your Lord and Savior and you are washed by the "Blood of the Lamb." Your eyes are then opened to see and think more like "Jesus." Just as I have offered up these scripture references it is still your responsibility to research for yourself to confirm the validity of the information provided.

Lady 4.0

Patiently Waiting

I'm tired of my sistahs seeking love with
blinders on. Mistaking love for a few sighs
and moans. Physical stimulation is all you
get. Never thinking once "That's Not It."

You allow yourself to be used on his
terms. Truth is he could care less about
you. When will you learn? So you pray
to God for a man to come into your
life. With the soul purpose of becoming
that man's wife.

Whose to say that's God's plan for
you. God may have another agenda
set forth for you to pursue. So God
is patient and will never roam and
even when you've lost your way,
he'll allow you to come back home.

God is also generous even when you
may have doubt. If you heart is
breaking He'll mend it on the spot.

He never gives a second thought to
the things He has to do. Ultimately
His main concern is taking care of
you.

Make no mistake God will sometimes
allow you to have what He knows
you don't need. In order to get you
aligned with Him, and that you
still can't see.

He wants you to know He loved you
first. He wants you to know He can
quench that thirst. He wants you
to know everything you desires He
holds in the palm of His hands. He
wants you to make Him your
number one man.

So He waits and He waits for you
to grab hold of His hand. Then He
sighs and then He cries because
He's doing the best that He
can. As He continuously tries
to tell you no man can love you
like He can.

But you continue to choose physical
fulfillment, and you think that is
okay. But when your heart and soul
are broken again, the good news is
He still won't turn you away.

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0

The Choices We Make

The choices you make will often dictate the life you live the world

may be your oyster but that does not mean that life cannot lose its zeal

There are those on the fast road to success but because of your lack

of patience and wanting to save time decided to make a deal with

the devil for a few extra dimes

Now that the contract has already been signed you realize everything

that glitters isn’t always gold and it’s too late to turn back because

the devil has your soul

He uses your talents and gifts for his own purposeful greed and when

you finally get the courage to stand up for what you believe in he

throws that contract at your feet

The frustration becomes overwhelming and you fall to your knees and

you cry out for God to save you hoping He will give you a reprieve

All you hear is silence and God’s voice is nowhere to be found and the

devil keeps pulling you in deeper by the shackles he has you bound

You close your eyes and you pray and apologize for all of those you’ve

done wrong which was never your intention was the title of your song

As you sit and reflect over all the choices you’ve made during your

life God whispers “this is what happens when you attempt to reach

my designed destination for you well before your time”

Now I must take you back to square one to ensure you are mine

When I am certain your heart is genuine and you are worthy of the

riches I hold you will once again be “King” of the mountain but not

before your story is told

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0

Waiting On Love

The words I recite are what makes me unique, and they need not be
in any particular sequence it's just an expression of me being me

I often speak on love because those are the thoughts that occupy a
lot of my time, reminiscing on loves past and not a match I could find

The ratio of men to women is quite disturbing to say the least...hmmmmm

Did you know there were four women to every man? (Statistically that is)

So if a man has a choice of four women verses one, what are the
odds he would pursue for love and commit to one rather than making
his rounds and dating for fun

As a woman you must present and carry yourself as a "Queen" to
confirm without a shadow of a doubt that you will not entertain
company with anyone less than a "King"

If the truth be told God, your Father has been preparing you for your
one true love all of your life, but sometimes in order to recognize a
true "King" you must kiss a toad once or twice

Remember ladies your beauty will catch his eye, but your character
will capture his heart

The sooner you embrace the values of submission and humility
qualifies you for God's favor from the start

Keep in mind submission is not about that other person but rather
being obedient to God

So do not allow that negative connotation cause you to miss out on
your blessing, well deserved indeed

So shhhhh silence is golden be patient and allow God to prepare you
to receive your long awaited "King"

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0 ©

Unspoken

They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Well I love the fact that I have mother's eyes and my mother's thighs

Even that awkward dimple on my right butt cheek no amount of exercise or
collagen cream seems to be able to remove

I love the way my reflection in the mirror brings back memories of my mother
during her youthfulness

The way I walk, the way I talk, and the way my eyes sparkle when I know you're
watching me from across the room

The fondness I have for natural beauty instead of hiding behind a mask

The way you love me encompasses a shield of protection no other can penetrate

The thought of your caress sends a freezing sensation through my veins and when
I form words to speak I expel clouds of vapors in the air

My words sometimes fall on deaf ears as my sentences are incomprehensible
because those around me tend to think I am speaking in my native
tongue...whatever that may be

I often loose sense of time when I am in your presence

I am uncertain of this obvious connection between you and I

The tide is high and your love washes over me with great depth and concentration

I am filled with envy as I sometimes long to be you, to experience the gratification
you must feel knowing you have the ability to capture me, even when I am not
awake

I suppose this must be what love feels like when it catches you off guard

And if it is then let it be so

I look forward to unpredictability because I have grown accustomed to your
spontaneous gestures

Just promise me this is not a onetime thing and I will graciously continue to be
your puppet on a string, if you will have me

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0

Obedience Is the Only Option

Sometimes we get in a panic when particular events from our past resurface. We have this idea that the person we have become is more important and the person you want others to identify with. We have the need to be excepted amongst our peers and any connection with our past can ruin any chance we have for success. Well at least that is what the devil wants you to believe. Did you know that by keeping you paranoid about your past the devil is keeping you from experiencing the ultimate blessing from God. The reality is the person we once were, has a great deal to do with the person we have become. Our past is a part of our identity, and without it we would risk losing the memory of those trials in our lives that God has allowed us to endure to build on a foundation of who He is grooming us to be. What happens when God wants you to reveal your past in order to secure someones future? Are you really willing to miss out on your blessing simply because you do not want anyone to know who you were in your past life? No one is perfect, which is why God endured the ultimate sacrifice by allowing his only son Jesus Christ to be crucified on the cross in order that you be forgiven of your sins. Being obedient is a small price to pay for continued favor. Besides you being obedient to God, is no different that you expecting your child to be obedient to you.

Luke 6:46-49

"Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck the house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete."

Be Blessed,
Lady 4.0

Nothings Changed

If you actually knew me you would know when I am hurting.
If you actually believed in me, you would encourage when I am doubting.
If your heart was meant for me you would listen when God is talking.
If your hand was meant for mine, you would clasp mine when I am falling.
If my eyes were misting you would dry them and offer comfort.
If my faith was being tested you would pray for God to give me strength to endure it.
If my words are hurtful you would forgive me and not reciprocate.
If my actions are out of character you would not criticize or be judgmental.
If I lost sight of my purpose you would stand in the gap for me until I am once again grounded.
If our paths were somehow separated you would still love me in spite of my faults.
And if our paths were to never cross again your life would still be the richer even without me.
The answer is yes, I still love you too.

Be Blessed,
Lady 4.0

The Reasons Why I Love You

The dictionary defines a mother as one's female parent. I do not know about you, but that definition does not come close to describing the awesomeness of my mother. She is the glue that binds us together as a family. She is the sweetest voice at the end of a frustrating day. She is the voice of reason even when I sometimes doubt my God given talents. She takes pride in doing what most mothers do, loving on her children biological and those she has seemed to adopt over the years. As a young girl I had no idea of the significant role my mother would play in molding me to become the woman I am today. Back then I was sort of selfish when it came to my mother. Our house was the hang out spot because everyone loved my mother and thought she was the greatest. When some of my friends started to call my mother mom, I would proudly boast she was my mother and not theirs. My mother comforted me by saying, you are my first born and there will never be anyone that can break that bond. She also cautioned everything is not always as it appears. That it was an honor for those outside of all family to consider her a mother figure. She made me realize even though most individuals have a mother, the relationship they have may not be as warm and loving as the one we share. So when others see the bond we have, they want to experience it first hand. I really did not get that until I was a bit older. I always felt I would be so very different than my mother. One of the greatest joys in my life today is that I am so very much like my mother, not just in looks, but kindness of heart, encouraging soul, and definitely God fearing. I thank God for blessing me with a mother I could share with so many others.

Isaiah 66: 10-11
Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her, all you
who mourn over her. For you will nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you will drink
deeply and delight in her overflowing abundance.

To give you an idea of just how awesome my mother is, I will share with you the poem I wrote for her birthday on last year. Remember Mothers Day is not about how you can out do your
sibling by presenting your mother with the most expensive gift. It is about sharing the love and
expectations of years past and present and honoring the person that has played a major role in raising you to be the person you are today.

The Reasons Why I Love You

The day you were born marked the beginning of my existence

The woman I have become characterizes the substance of who
you are

The kindness in your heart is displayed by the compassion I
have for others

The sparkle in your eyes is a reflection of what I see in myself

The boldness in your conviction is the reason I hold myself in
such high regard

The reverence you show for God is the reason I am obedient
to his word

The love you give unconditionally is the reason I am not
afraid of failure

When I reach the end of my life I will rejoice because you
were there

And when our souls are rejoined in eternity it will be as
if we were never apart

Regardless of what happens during my lifetime you will
always be present in my heart


Be Blessed,
Lady 4.0

Don't Be Afraid to Live

What are you afraid of? Did you know that your fears can paralyze your state of existence, and prevent you from pursuing the life God has already destined for you? Believe or not the devil is alive and well and knows how to feed on your deficiencies. He knows if he can keep you bound by that fear, he in essence is disrupting the connection between you and God. He uses that fear to evoke memories of past situations where God may not have answered your prayers in a timely fashion or not at all. Keep in mind God hears every prayer, every plea, and every cry, but he is not on a set schedule. Sometimes when God takes a bit longer to bring a resolution to your situation, he could be simply testing your faith to see if you trust him as you claim you do. In the instances where your prayers have not been answered, if God feels you have not particularly learned your lesson, he may allow you to dwell in the valley a while longer. God has not given you a spirit of fear, so do not allow the devil to convince you otherwise. According to

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self discipline

So with that being said, live your life without fear just as God has commanded.

Be Blessed,
Lady 4.0

Do Not Be Afraid of a Little Storm

Society has taught us anytime you experience a trial, it is due to some form of inconsistency with you. You bring certain things upon yourself because of lack of dedication and awareness. In some cases both of those statements could be absolutely true. However, what would you say if I suggest some trials are God's way of not only getting our undivided attention which requires obedience on our part, but to also prepare us for a blessing?

Deuteronomy 8: 1-5

Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the Lord promised on oath to your forefathers. Remember how the Lord your God lead you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your father had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

If you are not careful you will miss the the lesson God is attempting to teach you. Remember each trial you endure is to strengthen your faith. It also provides the opportunity for you to be humbled, so you will know what it is like to do without. That way when you come in contact with someone that is less fortunate, you will be more apt to lend a helping hand. Every trial serves as a testimony of God's unwavering grace and mercy towards us. When that trial is over you can better appreciate the blessing that follows. So the next time your storm comes, slip on your raincoat and rubber boots. And by all means do not forget your umbrella. This time when the rain ceases, and sun evaporates the remaining drops of water, the rainbow that emerges will be truly symbolic of the calm after the storm.

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0

Doing Your Part

There comes a time in your life when you have to decide is it in your best interest to continue to please those around you and remain in a state of what if, or take a leap of faith and pursue your own aspirations. If everything you have ever done in your life was to please someone else, does that mean the life you are currently living a mere fabrication? God has a plan and a purpose for each one of us. He instills specific gifts and talents to each of his children. Believe it or not the gift or gifts you possess may be outside of your comfort zone. This almost always is a bit challenging. Sometimes that is why you can get caught off guard because you think whatever gift God has given you to share would surely be something that is pleasant and easy to achieve. Keep in mind God does not give us unattainable tasks, but rather tasks that will deepen our level of commitment and faith in Him. However if you are pursuing someone else's gift and not your own, you are not following God's divine plan for your life. What that means is that you are missing the opportunity to move closer to God as well as be a blessing to those in need. According to

Romans 12: 1-2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0