Single Mothers and abstinence

Hello everyone!!! I decided to post today because of something the Lord gave to me. I was thinking about how once you become a single-mother how society kind of throws you into this box as if to say we are "used goods." I was having this conversation with my sister and we were talking about how single-mothers can't hide the sins of there past once they decide to come to Christ because that product of our sins is following us around everyday. I said that that has a tendency to make us want to rush the process of getting to the alter, but i'm here to tell you today that we must be strong. True enough we can not erase our beautiful blessing, but we can embrace our "thorns". The lord lead me in the bible to Corinthians Where the Apostle Paul is speaking a thorn, and how he has to live with something from his past: 2 Corinthians 12 New International Version (NIV) Paul’s Vision and His Thorn 12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— 4 was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. 5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. 6 Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, 7 or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Now this is not to say that being a mother is a horrible thing, but a true single mother can attest to the fact that we have many rough days. What I feel Paul is saying in the text is that God allowed him to have this "Hardship" to keep him humble, so that he would remain in need of God. He said 3 times he pleaded to have it taken away... ladies doing it alone is double work, and we may constantly plead with God to send us a spouse or someone to help with the work. Look at what the Lord told Paul he said “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Being a single parent keeps us on our knees because it is in our weakness that he is made strong. wow! so God blessed us with the gift of needing Him, and we should be in constant prayer to stay connected to Him...That means we can walk around with our heads high knowing that God's power rests upon us. Only God can provide food, and clothing for a mother in her time of need or make end's meet when we don't even know where money will come from. Be encouraged mother's, remain obedient, and know that God's got you! be blessed till next time ttyl :)

Hello Everyone!!! I'm Back!

I know it's been a while since i've posted here, and I thought I would update everyone on my purity journey. I'm going to be totally honest about everything that I post here, and if anyone feels the need to respond feel free. I have finally reached a point in my life where I actually feel free, free to worship, free to shout, and praise God. I feel like I finally know my purpose. God never intended for us to live miserable lives that is filled with guilt, and shame. We were created to live in peace, and to experience joy... I can finally say that I know what joy feels like. I can be happy with just me... I mean don't get me wrong I still long for a mate, but that's normal. It's just that right now Jesus provides all of my needs so i'm not wanting for anything, and when I tell you it has been a long time coming... believe me it has. I had to fight like hell to get where I am now, and I believe that since I am guarding my heart that God is granting me peace within His will. I am now the announcement clerk at my church, I sing in the choir, and so many other things. I feel like being at work, building the kingdom, and letting my light shine is where God placed me... at times I feel overwhelmed, but "to whom much is given, much is required." I also have a ministry that my sister and I started called Chastity Sisters! (I get so excited talking about it!!!) We encourage single men and women to save sex for marriage. Our website is in the works, and so many other things that God has laid on my heart. I just want to serve... I know that's why we were placed here on this earth, to serve others by allowing the love of Christ to shine through us. I have even experienced receiving the Holy Ghost! so many people have many different views on this, and they don't believe that you have to experience it or speak in tongues, and true enough you may not but it takes you to a whole different level. I mean its nothing like ive ever felt before. I'm not going to sit here and act like every part of my life is perfect because I'm human, and the enemy is busy but i've learned to: 1. cast down all imaginations- meaning any evil or sexual thoughts (yes I have them). You can't entertain that stuff.. or it will consume you. You must starve it. 2. Get to work! stay busy... talk about God all day, read your bible, pray and meditate. Yes, it's that serious the enemy is busy,and comes for those who are weak in the faith.... You have to constantly feed your faith with those things. Trust me it works! 3. Take everything to the Father in prayer, and leave it there! there will be lots of things that you can't tell your friend or discuss with anyone, but pray about it. Dialogue with God through out the day...trust me he hears you especially if you're doing your best to stay within His will. I did not plan on writing that but guess the Lord wanted you to read that so To God be the glory!... till next time ttyl..oh and if you would like for me to post more just let me know. I probably will anyway though. :)

Purity:)

Hello everyone! I decided to post today for a couple or reason, but mainly just to get somethings off my chest. I posted a You tube video about my redemption story and some of the things I experienced when I was born again or God chose me. I kind of just want to clear somethings up: I realize that my personal story is not and will not be everyone elses, the main point that I was making was that it takes more than just saying that you're celibate to be celibate. Purity is a act, and its a daily walk with Christ. You cant possibly do it alone, and I know I tried it. I even tried explaining it to my so called boyfriends at the time, but that didn't stop them from pursuing to get what they wanted. Humbly asking God to deliver you from fornication, and sexual desires will allow the Holy Spirit to come in an free you. Once God delivered me He changed the music I listened to, the things I watched on tv, and the places I use to go I have no desire to go. God literally took me and dusted me off and made me pure as snow... I feel like I have been given a second chance. My hope is that all women will experience this for themselves, reading the word/truth i've found that I am beautifully and wonderfully made. God purchased us with price we are His most prized possession once we start believing this men will too. Ok that's all I have for tonight... Be blessed ttyl :)