Cindy Dennis

Executive Director

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In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, it’s easy to question the direction of our lives. We face challenges that can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Yet, amidst the turmoil, Jeremiah 29:11 shines as a beacon of hope: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This verse reminds us that God is not distant or indifferent to our struggles. Instead, He is actively in

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A Crown of Beauty for Ashes

Receive a Beautiful Crown in Exchange for Ashes

This week at the Confident Woman Workshop following our Facebook Live, we discussed the wounds we all experience in life. We were encouraged when someone in the group shared John 16:33 AMPC

that says “In the world we will have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be

confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; Jesus has overcome the world.”

What a joy it brought to our hearts knowing God is able to take the ashes from our pain and turn them into opportunities of wholeness, maturity and transformation. How encouraging it was to know that there is nothing that can scar us for life. There is nothing that we cannot recover from, and nothing that God cannot heal. We can be filled with hope knowing that with His help, we can overcome.

We can keep moving forward on God’s paths, knowing that all our stumbling ways will be divinely healed (see Hebrews 12:13 TPT)!

I want to live in that divine health, don’t you? Often though, we find that the wounds of life are not the real problem, it is about whether or not we are willing to let go of the resentment, hurt and

unforgiveness. It is about not wasting the pain by letting God work it out for our good (see Romans

8:28).

We may all begin with ashes, but when we release them to Jesus, He makes something beautiful.

The letting go of the bitterness and resentment is not easy to do, but with the help of the Holy Spirit

we can experience comfort and encouragement in every trouble.

Isaiah 61:3 TPT says He will “give them a beautiful crown in exchange for ashes, to anoint them with gladness instead of sorrow, to wrap them in victory, joy, and praise instead of depression and

sadness.”

Instead of thinking about how much you have gone through in life that has been painful, why not think about all the experience that you now have, and all the opportunities that are before you as God’s daughter especially as it relates to being an encourager of others.

God promises to consoles us as we endure the pain and hardship of life so that we may draw from

His comfort and share it with others in their own struggles (see 2 Corinthians 1:4 VOICE).

Ephesians 4:29 TPT says it best, “Never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them.”

Receive a beautiful crown in exchange for ashes and be willing to be used by Him to encourage

someone who is hurting.

Blessings,

Cindy

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Are You reaching your full potential?

Reaching Your Full Potential

In order for us to reach our full potential so we can fulfill the purpose God has for our life we need to be balance and healthy in our spirit, soul, and body. When we are out of balanced, we open the door for the enemy to devour, to steal, kill and destroy.

Be well balanced and always alert, because your enemy, the devil, roams around incessantly, like a roaring lion looking for its prey to devour.—1 Peter 5:8 TPT

In order to be balanced, it is important that we are healthy not just physically and emotionally, but also spiritually in order for us to achieve God’s best for our life. I love how 1 Peter 4:7 encourages us to be intentional, purposeful and self-controlled when pursuing God best.

Since we are approaching the end of all things, be intentional, purposeful, and self-controlled so that you can be given to prayer.—1 Peter4:7 TPT

We need to become people of prayer, who are steadfast to study His Word, and purposeful in putting God first in everything we do. When we do this we will reap a number of benefits that includes having our efforts crowned with success.

In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.—Proverbs 3:6 TLB

I remember what it was like before smart phone cameras and digital cameras. My camera used film that had to be to be taken to a processor to develop so I could have prints made from the roll of film.

In the same way, God has placed potential inside all of us. Knowing that the potential is there is not enough. We need to allow God to develop that potential in us, to reveal the plans He has for us and walk them out. It might mean eating better, and exercise regularly. It might also include being mindful of what you are thinking about, and what you are talking about.

It might require that you be still and know that He is God so He can reveal the plans He has for you and have the vision and direction needed to pursue your purpose.

If some fail to do what God requires, it’s as if they forget the word as soon as they hear it. One minute they look in the mirror, and the next they forget who they are and what they look like.—James 1:23-24 VOICE

I guarantee when you allow God to keep you fit in your spirit, soul, and body, you will begin to reach your full potential and really enjoy life, so you can have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

Blessings,

Cindy Dennis