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Round Two

You may have lost round one, but round two is coming and this time around, you will have victory. Read this inspiration and be encouraged!

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The blessings and favor of God are all over your life! Go forth confidently in the strength of the Lord knowing that His good plan for your life will surely unfold. Happy Tuesday! 😇

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This little cutie pie added some extra sunshine to my day! Raél, who wrote that awesome book report on "God Did It" that I recently shared, took some pictures with her signed copy.😍☀️❤ Thanks to her awesome mom Courtney for sending these adorable photos. Isn't it just wonderful how God uses our personal pain to birth purpose? What a joy it is to know that faith in Christ is being inspired in the next generation.
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It makes every pain I went through during my season of battling chronic illness worth it. If you don't remember anything else I say, know this: God is strategic and causes ALL things to work together for our good and His glory -- even the difficult, devastating, daunting stuff. My prayer is that the seeds sown into Raél's young heart yield much fruit.
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And my prayer for you, the one reading this, is that you will do whatever God has called you to do. May you write the book; launch the ministry; go on the missions trip; start the business; pursue that God-given vision. The Lord wants to use it to bless others. May He give you the courage, resources, strength, favor and all you need to get it done... because there's a little Raél waiting to benefit from what you have inside you.

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“God did what?” someone asked me when I was walking in the store wearing my “God Did It” t-shirt. I happily shared my testimony of how God miraculously healed me of two autoimmune diseases when doctors told me they could do no more to help me. Her eyes got big as I shared how He restored my ability to walk, talk and sing for His glory at a prayer service after I was bedridden and unable to care for myself. Glory to His name! 😭

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I learned that this woman is a believer in Jesus Christ just like me. I stood and listened as she told me she has not yet received the healing she is trusting for. She has Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia… just like I did before God delivered me. We prayed together. She was encouraged to stand firm in faith. I know we were supposed to meet in that store. Isn’t God awesome? He orchestrates those kind of moments to build our faith.
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This t-shirt was gifted to me by LaKeisha Rainey-Collins, my recently-appointed director of operations in Alabama for Empowering Everyday Women Ministries. She had it made and placed in my hotel room when I traveled to Mobile to minister at her women’s conference this summer. When I saw it, I cried. It is a replica of my ‘God Did It’ book cover.

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Every time I wear it, I’m reminded that we serve an invincible Savior. What we cannot beat on our own, He already defeated on the cross. I couldn’t beat Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, but with His stripes, I was already healed before it manifested. The Lord, who is strong and mighty, has power over all things, even YOUR thing, whatever it may be.

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Whatever you need Him to do in your life, I believe He’s got you reading this post as confirmation of His plan to do the impossible for you, too.

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My team and I had the best meeting about some exciting ways we will be able to help women and children who cannot help themselves. God has made a way for us to be an even greater blessing and I am so thrilled about it. I prayed for the day when the Lord would show me how to use my life, platform and resources to help others in meaningful ways.

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Years ago, when God first birthed the ministry in my spirit, I honestly did not know all the ways He would make for us to blossom into a force for global change. Empowering Everyday Women Ministries, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is focused more than ever on changing lives through the Gospel and providing practical resources for families. God continues to make ways, open doors and send resources for us to do that.

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Please let me thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do to aid our mission. It is because of your prayers, love and support that this great undertaking is possible. Every seed you sow helps us further the Gospel and spread the love of Christ—both in word and deed.
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Let me encourage you today, too. The God-sized dream in your heart will come to pass. Your divine purpose is attached to a cause much greater than you. God wants to use your life to benefit others. Even if you don’t know how to do everything He’s planted in your heart, don’t worry. He will show you how. Know this: wherever He gives vision, He also gives provision. So just say yes. Do what you can. Be diligent on your level. Work tirelessly toward those goals and watch God do far more than you ever imagined!

Keep pushing. The best is yet to come for you. ❤

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The joy of the Lord is my strength! (Swipe) ☀️😀❤ #HappySunday #Picoftheday #Instapic #JoyoftheLord #HappyinJesus #Photofotheday

This made me tear up. A couple of weeks ago, I was blessed to minister at the official Women’s Day service at Antioch Baptist Church in Buffalo, where Elder Ulysees and Lady Joanna Wingo are leaders. They were so gracious. God sent forth His word mightily and blessed us in a great way.
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Well, before sharing the word God had given me to release, I shared my testimony of how God miraculously healed me from two autoimmune diseases at a prayer service and restored my ability to walk on my own. After church, a sweet little girl named Raél Fredericks came up to me. Her mom Courtney told me she was touched by my testimony and asked if she could have a copy of my book, God Did It, because she wanted to write a book report about it.
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Well, today, her mom sent me Raél’s completed book report and it just melted my heart. This is the sweetest gift ever. 😭😍❤ Thank you, Raél. I will cherish this forever. You never know who your testimony will touch. Share it. God wants to use it to get the glory!
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The tears that ran down my face on the phone today flowed from a heart of thanksgiving. The tearful moment came when a ministry colleague called me to share some inspiring testimonies of what God has done in the lives of some of the folks that came out to my Activate Intercessors regional prayer and worship conference this summer. “People’s lives were changed,” she said as she told me the great and encouraging praise reports.

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Her phone call represented both confirmation and an answered prayer. When the Lord birthed the prayer and worship conference in my heart, I asked Him to show up, move by His power and transform the lives of those who pressed their way out. I didn’t want a church-as-usual experience. I wanted His glory to be revealed. I am grateful that He heard and answered my cry. I continue to receive praise reports; God has exceeded my expectations in so many ways. For this I give His name all the praise.

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I’m so excited that Activate 2019 is returning on August 17-18, 2019 in Buffalo, New York. Please save the date. These prayer gatherings are so important to me because I know the power of prayer and intercession. When we petition God in faith, He answers. He works miracles. He does the impossible. He makes ways out of no way. He opens doors. He reconciles relationships. He heals all manner of diseases. He restores. He does what no other power can do.
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Perhaps you have a request before the Lord. This is His reminder to you today that He hears you and He will answer. “Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.(Matthew 7:7 AMP)

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“Mom, I didn’t know you went through all of that,” said our 14-year-old son, Kedar, who is pictured on the right. He had just finished reading my book, God Did It, about God miraculously healing me. “As I was reading, I just wanted to hug you,” he continued, and then he asked me, “Can I hug you now?” ___

My heart melted as he embraced me and marveled over all God brought me through. Though it was hard to open up about all of it, I know the importance of sharing my testimony, even with my own family. I want them all to know God is a healer, way-maker, strong tower, present help in trouble, mighty fortress, deliverer, and a refuge in the time of storm!
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Even though my first reaction to my previous health crisis was to conceal the horror of it, I now know God allowed it so I would have a testimony to share. The Lord doesn’t only want me to reveal the pretty, happy parts of life. He also wants to get glory out of the ugly stuff; the hardships; the heartaches; the pain; the tears; and the distressing circumstances. Sharing the details of what I went through helps others see that, no matter how low we sink, we’re never beyond God’s reach.

Our 12-year-old, Kaleb, pictured in the middle, is currently working his way through the book. He told me there are parts of it that are “sad,” but he also says with a big smile, “It’s still awesome because I know God healed you.” ___

I now realize through my own journey that God loves to bring the “awesome” out of the ugly. That’s what He’s going to do in your life, too. All you have to do is hang in there and keep believing. It doesn’t matter how broken, discouraged, and low you are today; you’re about to have an awesome testimony of the goodness of the Lord.

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When God is through with you, Psalm 40:3 will manifest in your life, which says, “…Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.” ___

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Last night, I went to a church service and the man of God spoke into my life. What he said was confirmation and I believe it was from the Lord. As he talked to me, he mentioned “lost time” that God was restoring. That really resonated with me because when I got very sick, my life was thrown into disarray in every way imaginable. Chronic illness disrupted everything and made me feel like I had fallen behind. Like a thief, sickness snuck in and robbed me.

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My pursuit of the dreams and visions I knew God had given me came to a halt. I didn’t have the physical strength or capacity to get out of bed and walk on my own, let alone go after divine purpose. I used to cry and cry. Not only was I physically sick, but I was heart sick. I experienced the truth of Proverbs 13:12 that says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick…” Satan tried to convince me that my dreams had died and I would too. But he lied. I am beyond grateful that I already see God restoring and making up for lost time. He has accelerated breakthroughs, opened doors, revived my vision and proven that His word does not expire.
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For someone reading this, you might be in the middle of a delay caused by some sort of setback. You may feel like you’re in a holding pattern. I’ve been there and I know what that feels like. But God is restoring lost time. That delay NEVER meant denial. God used the trial that was intended to destroy you to prepare you for a greater destiny. Even now, though you may not perceive it, God’s incredible plan is unfolding in your life.

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Whenever you’re feeling discouraged by the delays and roadblocks of life, remember that God’s word is sure. And call to mind the promise of Habakkuk 2:3 CEV, which says, “At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting— it will happen!” ___

Restoration is on the way for you. Stay the course. Stay in faith. Breakthrough is ahead! ❤

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I snapped this photo with Kyla on campus over the weekend. My husband Kenya and I are still trying to process that our teen daughter is in college. Where did the years go? 😫😭 ___

I remember when Kenya and I first brought our sweet daughter Kyla home from the hospital swaddled in blankets. I prayed over her and promised God that, if He showed me how, I’d be a good steward over this precious gift. I have poured every ounce of wisdom I have into her. I have done my best to instill the principles of the word of God in her. Both Kenya and I have. I trust that those principles will guide her on the next phase of her journey and throughout her entire life.

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Since Kyla was a baby, I knew that, above all else, the best and most important gift I had to offer was Jesus. I have drilled in her the importance of making Scripture her primary source of guidance, for it is the perfect roadmap for life.
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And as I continually teach Kyla to seek God and His word, I make sure I do the same thing, because I can only lead by example if I follow the example of the Ultimate Leader, Christ.
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