Reflections of A Black Christian Woman

Where do I begin? A couple close to my heart visited me. They were this side and they are originally from Cape Town. It was lovely to see them. N and I spent some tine chatting and that really ministered to me, even though it was work-related. I received gifts, which to me, are an answer to my prayer.  Then, my nieces, just arrived a few minutes ago. I hadn't seen them for months. My heart is SO full.

Lately, my heart has been  longing for an earthly father. There's been so many triggers. I've been wondering how my life would've been if I had a present father. I find myself thinking about  how it must be to have a father as a provider and friend, as a cheerleader and so much more.  I often wish I had experienced the element of a present father. A father I'd come to when I need to make decisions and counsel with. A father who'll be true to his words and be honest when he cannot come through for me. A father I'd go to picnics with, enjoy some music with and travel with. I wonder what it's like not  to lack due to having a hard-working dad. I wonder what it's like to have family worship together and so much more. I wonder, a lot. But the truth is, I'll never know. I just wish that this part wasn't missing.  And I was of the mind that I had completely made peace with it. But as I navigate life, witness those with loving fathers,  I sometimes wonde...

Hey reader, I trust you are well.  I'm glad I can share my heart with you. I thought to share some lessons from the past month. 1. When there's a breakdown in our relationship with God either by spending less time in God's Word or prayer, our perspective on life is negatively impacted and oftentimes, it's easy to lose the bigger picture. You experience  fear for the future, insecurities, anxiety, competition and so much more. A lack of communion with God creates a conducive environment for sinfulness.  2. Serving the Lord really takes everything. And I am certain, nothing ever works out without prayer. There's no power outside of it. I have observed that my victorious days only come when I've spent much time in prayer. 3. Our spirituality erodes when we do not minister to others. There's life in dying daily. 4. Our safety is in doing our best, even when it's not reciprocated.  I speak in the context of the work I do. My only safety is going the extra mi...