Week Twelve: Final Week of the Quarter!

As I began this series in January, my hope was to inspire each of us to consider three non-negotiable traits of a healthy, successful, Spirit-led women: perseverance, love, and self-control.

Each of us, with our own differing personalities, have most likely found these traits to be our passion or our pain! I want to encourage you to see the pain of your past as the key to our future. I mean it. The hurt someone caused you or you caused another, or the genetics you couldn't shake, or the unhealthy ways you might put barriers around yourself--can all change TODAY if you will exhibit these three traits, whether you feel like it or not!

First, talk to yourself like a good parent, or a good coach. Tell yourself, "I can do this with God's help. I can stop or start; I can forgive, I can let go...one day at a time." Stop the negative self-talk. Talk to yourself the way you would talk to someone you love AND with Jesus in the room! (That can make a difference.) Don't talk yourself out of what God asks you to do. And don't let someone else talk you out of it. The voice of God is sharp and clear, wise and true. If you're not hearing those words calling out to you, start to memorize some of the verses on perseverance we studied during January.

Second, love with your words, your hands, and your facial expressions. SO many people need the love of a mother, especially. This past weekend, a boy from the Juvenile Center I spoke at 2+ years ago came up to me at church. He's older, on his own. He looked thin and a little scared. I said, smiling, "How are you?" He said, "Fine." I said, "Are you being good?" (What else does a mother ask?) He said, "Yea...but God just slapped me in the face tonight." I asked, "Would you like me to pray for you?" He said, "Please..." I replied, "God must of known, after that sermon, you'd need a hug and prayer from a mom. Yes?" He got right under my arm, as I held him close enough to pray quietly for him--just as a mother would do. MY HOPE IS THAT WE ALL LOOK FOR THE MOMENTS when God wants us to be a mother to someone who needs a mother's love--no nonsense, I care about you, go and sin no more:). Join me, yes?

Third, this quarter was about exhibiting self-control in the way you talk, eat, recreate, and spend your time and money. No matter where you started, this quarter was about gaining some ground and finishing strong. You have a week to really consider this: Out-of-control behavior can change when you decide it HAS to change. What have you decided HAS to change (or get better, cleaner, safer, kinder, softer, or ___________) in your life?

This week's call will be a discussion on the ground we have gained. Posting is up to you--but as you share publicly with others, you validate what you have achieved, you reiterate what you still want to accomplish, and you remind us all how important it is for others to see your progress.

Here's to you--women who desire to live meaningful lives and leave a lasting legacy as leaders, lovers, and healers!

Be encouraged,

Becky

Note: Q2 Registration is open now. Click here to sign up. We'll begin on April 6--getting fit, getting organized and getting inspired.