God has been preparing me all my life for moments like these: It's amazing what starts to happen in your life when you completely abandon yourself to The LIGHT. I was paid to come speak at the Women of Joy 17th Annual Women's Conference in Pine Bluff, March 16th. I had a 30 minute speaking time and there were about 60 people who showed up. "I would like to invite you to come talk at our annual women's conference, the theme this year is 'Beauty for Ashes' Isaiah 61:3." 'Beauty for Ashes', I thought how interesting, a topic I was very familiar with since time and time again I have witnessed God turn my ashes into beauty. I can't remember how that anointed phone conversation went but I remember agreeing and saying something like "I am humbled that you should think of me, thank you." I knew it was God appointing me, that out of the blue I should get such an invitation.
I had about two weeks to prepare and all I did was pray that God filled my lips with His words, that all Glory would go to Him and not me, I prayed, I waited, I listened. It wasn't until two days before the conference that I finally got inspired with the exact words that I would speak. An hour and a half later I ended up with 15 pages worth of notes, words that even inspired me. I guess there's some truth in the saying
"If you want to learn, teach."
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MY UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
April 6th: Capitol City 10k Race
May 19th: Book Signing (Location and time to be announced)
June 15th: Main Speaker, L.I.F.E Seminar (Location, time and more info to be announced)
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| Driving to Conference |
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| "To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory." |
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| The Lovely Marcia West |
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| Our little Wonder |
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| My lovely sister, Gege |
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| My sister's attempt to capture the reactions of some of the ladies during my segment |
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| Being led to my seat at the head table, as you can see Miss Nina was already getting comfortable with the microphone, oh boy! |
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| Seated and waiting to be introduced |
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| Little Miss never misses to bask in the spotlight |
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| Program Booklet |
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| Look what I saw walking in |
I was set to speak for 30 minutes but ended up speaking for 45, why? that's what happens when there is 100% participation from the crowd, everyone wanted to a chance to answer the different questions I asked. A couple of people who answered correctly some key questions based on my lecture, went home with a copy of
'When a Woman Loves a Man' and everyone else (since everyone participated) ended up with a vegan treat courtesy of
FYR.
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| Click the picture to purchase your own copy |
The coolest part was listening to each person come up with a positive word about themselves based on the letter of the alphabet attached to their treat. I fed off their great energy as they fed off mine, an experience I will never forget. The feedback and the written comments that the ladies gave me was very heart-warming; words like "Inspiring", "Motivational", "Energetic", "Informative", "Beautiful", "Enlightening", "Encouraging", jumped from their comment cards over and over. It was definitely a LIGHT-LOVE filled day. I was invited back and I'm happily looking forward to enjoying their company once more. A special
THANK YOU to Ms. Marcia West, Ms. Mary Poole, Ms. Ruby west, Ms. Hazel Strain, Pastor C. Cook, Bishop M. L. Brown and everyone who showed up to make the conference such a success.
Next up the list is the Capitol City 10K race, who knows? I might just come first (fingers crossed). Last week I went shopping for more running gear (addicted to sports wear, it has always been the latest fashion trend for me). First thing tomorrow morning at 6am I continue to train, this time I will be running towards the lake. Running first thing in the morning, I'm usually one of the first people to greet the day as fresh crisp air feeds my lungs and keeps me uplifted throughout the day, will you join me in running?
Other 3G MOMs' HAPPENINGS
THERRA WEINBERG (Passion)
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| Therra Weinberg representing the 3G MOMS at a conference in Maryland |
MAUREEN LERMER (Determination)
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| Maureen Lermer Organizes International Merring Festival in Germany sponsored in part by the 3G MOMS |
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| International Festival Merring, Germany, coming soon |
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| Mom of two, Miranda Horchler, sending a (((((((SHOUT-OUT)))) from Dubai |
I wish you all a fabulous week.
REMEMBER TO EAT & DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER.
