Cultivate your Gifts

 

Be a Woman of Substance

Behold I Send You Forth As Sheep

“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10:16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

God is a Protector. He will protect you amongst the wolves. You are His sheep and when you follow the True Shepherd — He will lead and guide your footsteps. When you belong to Christ, you become His reflection and representation in the Earth. Choose to surrender your gifts, talents and abilities to God. Let His Light shine through you — even in dark places. Let His Light shine through you in everything that you say and do. Choose to let His Wisdom lead you. Choose to let His Wisdom guide you. Let His Wisdom flourish in everything that you say and do.

When God sends you out amongst the wolves, choose to exercise wisdom — His Wisdom. Let the Wisdom of God flow through you in business. Let His Wisdom flow through you on your job. Let His Wisdom flow through you when you’re negotiating contracts. Let His Wisdom flow through you in private and in public. Choose to use wisdom, discretion, discernment and grace in everything that you say and do. Choose to reflect the Heart and Character of Christ. 

Matthew‬ ‭10:16‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ declares, “Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves; be wary and wise as serpents, and be innocent (harmless, guileless, and without falsity) as doves.” ‭‭Let God lead you. Let God sharpen you. Let God lead your talent, skills and abilities in every area of your life. 

Diligently study and sharpen your gifts. Let God mature your talents, gifts and abilities in the field that you’re called to. God has given you the ability to dominate but it’s up to you to execute. Exercise wisdom and diligence. Let God strengthen your gifts through your diligence. 

Let His Peace keep you and protect you when chaos surrounds you. Let God lead you through corruption. Let God sharpen and develop your character. God is sending you forth as sheep — harmless, guileless and without falsity — but wise as serpents. Let God lead your thoughts, desires and actions. Choose to reflect Christ in private and in public. In business and at home. On stage and off stage. In front of cameras and behind the camera. Let God build and lead your character and develop your skill. 

Matthew‬ ‭10:16‬ ‭declares‬‬, “Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.” Be alert. Be strategic. Be thoughtful. Be aware of your surroundings but do not become a snake. Be wise about your next move. Be wise about the language that you use. Be wise about your environment but do not become like your surroundings. 

God is sending you as light in darkness. Don’t become like the darkness. No matter the mountain(s) that you’re called to, choose to be wise and sharp in Government, Business, Education, Media, Creative Arts, Faith, and in your Family. Let God lead the work of your hands. Let God lead your heart. Don’t let the contaminates of the world, pollute your heart. “Stay alert. This is hazardous work I’m assigning you. You’re going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don’t call attention to yourselves. Be as cunning as a snake, inoffensive as a dove.” Matthew‬ ‭10:16‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Reference

Bible.com. (No date). Bible.com. Matthew. Sending us into the World as sheep. Retrieved from: https://www.bible.com

Resilience

I grew up in a somewhat dysfunctional environment. My grandmother read me the bible and indoctrinated me at an early age. I watched her from 5, suffer with nervous breakdowns. She and I were very close. My grandfather would emotionally and sometimes physically abuse her.

My grandfather would beat me for sport and force me to watch him take baths. I did poorly in school, because I was afraid of what I would face, when I got home. Every-day was a struggle. He might beat me seven days a week. He also taught me about fixing things around the house, cutting grass and working on cars. He wasn't all bad, but the bad things shaped my mind. He told me he was sorry, before he took his last breath.

When I was going through junior high, I became rebellious. I hung out with the lose girls and wanted to be like the girls, that did not have guidance at home. My mom was strict and very controlling. She gave me little-freedom, but at least I did not get pregnant. That was her main concern.

I went through high school and experienced bullying regularly. I did the minimum in high school and graduated. I did not consider college, because I did not think I was good enough. My grandmother made sure I had a car and dressed well. That made some of the other girls jealous. Class was never a problem for me.

I worked for 20 years in Mental Health and Healthcare.I wanted to understand the mind, because my grandmother suffered, throughout my life. I dated thugs and allowed them to minimize my self-esteem, because that is what I thought love was. We do what we think is right.

I married a guy, despite my grand-mothers advice. She always had the gift of discernment. She was always right. The marriage ended badly. Every-time I tried to improve myself or go to college, he discouraged me. I was working on becoming a Police officer, but had to put the relationship behind me. We can be guilty by association and I wanted a better life.

I got a divorce and stopped hanging out in bad company. My mind changed. It was like I became another person. I sought God and positivism. These things started to change me. I would do unto others, as I would have them do to me. I started practicing what I would preach. I was walking the walk.

The more I would grow, I still did not understand myself completely. I worked at the Dept of Veterans Affairs. I would listen to the things people told me and uplift them. My consciousness continued to increase. I wanted to stop people’s pain and it helped to heal mine too. I became very zealous. I would advocate for patients, when no one else would listen. Abused people abuse people. I went from having a desire for nursing, to wanting to become a Psychologist to help people. I did not have all the answers or know it all. I was growing as a woman of God.

I had a few problems, because I did not understand emotional intelligence at the time. I asked myself were my intentions good. They were. I just had to grow. That experience made me leave nursing and I started political advocacy, with the Obama Administration. The LIGHT CAME ON!

Speaking out for the rights of others showed me what I could do. To whom much is given much is required. People would listen to me. I thought I was stupid my entire life, just to realize, my tests became my Testimony.

My activism did not land me a position. I then sought to travel to become more self-aware, life coach and minister. I spent time at a ministry in Georgia. I slept outside the Atlanta Women's Mission, after my things were stolen at the previous homeless shelter. They stole everything, but I got my grandmothers Bible back.

For those that listened, I shared knowledge and encouraged them. Homeless wasn't hopelessness. I got invited to a ministry, Seven Bridges to Recovery.  I got the chance to get close to God. I met a Pastor, who was a Doctor. She told me to continue to document all my experiences, for when I get my PsyD. We meet people for a reason.

I left Georgia and went to NYC. I had $30 and a bus ticket and knew no one. God brought someone to help me, and I got a place to live and got on my feet. I stayed there for 1 year. I got a chance to help a few Vietnam Veterans and uplift the ones that wanted to be better.

I then went to LA. I spent time speaking and coaching people on Skid Row or Tent City. They were friendly and not like I was told people were down there. Some wanted to help themselves but didn't know how.

I studied Mind-Valley, Dianetic's, Buddhism and The Chakras to become a better me. When I took the HDA course in Dianetics, my mind became CLEAR. Everything my grandmother was teaching me, was to be Aware. The Bible saved my life. The various platforms of knowledge gave me understanding and I gained Wisdom from my bad experiences.

I then went to San Diego and San Francisco. I observed, documented and wrote a few books while there. I would share with those who would listen, but some were happy where they were in life. I learned to stop allowing anyone to suppress me or tell me what was not possible. I became WHOLE, while being Single.

I next went to Utah to coach and minister to Mormon women. Utah had the highest rate of Opioid addiction, teenage suicide and mental health issues. I got the chance to speak to many women. I knew it was time to leave, because, I was not the conformist type. We each have Constitutional Rights. I have a Mind of my Own.

I headed to DC. I love to speak, I have GOALS and my Ambition is High! I don't know what the Lord has planned, but I know what I want! My grandmother graduated with God. Now I must be the BEST woman I can be, or She may not be happy about that! She is my Motivation. I watched her for Forty Years Suffer. Everything I do will be in Her Name.

Paralegal

BS in Criminal Justice

JD

PsyD

I may not be there yet, but I will be...God may even make things Better....

All things are possible. If YOU only just believe!

HOW ARE WE TREATING OUR CHILDREN?

HUMAN RIGHTS

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               Children Are Our Future

                 YOU ARE A HERO

UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT

PREAMBLE

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,

Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,

Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,

Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,

Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in cooperation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,

Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,

Now, therefore,

The General Assembly,

Proclaims this Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.