Hi Ladies!

Thanks so much to each of you for putting your life on pause to nurture and love yourself, and for your courage in sharing your stories with me. I wholeheartedly believe that God will reward your sacrifice. 

With only nine days left in the campaign, it’s time to look back over the work we’ve done along the journey. I have to say that although I had already been through all of this over a year ago, I received even more healing and growth through sharing this walk with you.

TAKE 6 Summary

1^st Watch: Challenging your Thoughts (Jan 1 – Feb 14)

What you think about yourself flows from your mouth and shows in your actions and attitude. How you feel about yourself is manifested in the way you allow others to treat you. Having a favorable impression of yourself is important. But the key to this is that true confidence flows, not from self, but from your identity in Christ.     

Words of Wisdom: If someone’s words damaged your self image or diminished your self worth, remember that if words started it…words can stop it. Speak positive things about yourself and over your life. You are uniquely and wonderfully made, and you ARE enough for anything and anybody that God has placed along your path. And that settles it!

Scriptures: Psalm 139

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2^nd Watch: Love, Acceptance, and Forgiveness (Feb 15 – Mar 28)

Love … accept … forgive…and love some more! Love softens and strengthens the heart. Once the hurtful things have been purged from your heart, symptoms like anger and bitterness melt away. Be careful of being overly emotional about situations in your life. Remember your heart and how anxiety, fear, stress and worry can take a toll on your heart health. Don’t leave it to someone else to determine your atmosphere. Know that you are whole and decide to live your best life!  

 
You are loveable! Believe this… Forgive yourself and love yourself! 

 
Words of Wisdom: Love hurts those it changes. What I mean is, once you have yourself together, there will always be those who try to take advantage of you. But don’t be discouraged and don’t stop forgiving and loving. God is watching and you will be rewarded!  

Scriptures: Matthew 22:37-40; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Psalm 51:10; Proverbs 14:30; John 8:31-32; Romans 8:28-39

 
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3^rd Watch: Sexual Behavior (Mar 29 – May 16)

Your virtue is not a bargaining chip, currency, or a way to say thank you after a great date. It’s time to break the cycle of desperate behavior with men. If what you really want is love and commitment, don’t settle for sex and indifference. After all, your life has great value and what you want matters!

Stand firm in your non-negotiable standards. As you grow in your thinking, adjust your list of standards accordingly. Women have a position to play in this relationship game – like it or not. So hold your position and be fearless with men. Remember, men don’t know we’re hurting because we keep dancing to the beat of their drums. Whatever rhythm they play, we catch the beat and start dancing. It’s time to change that. Set your own beat and teach your partner how to dance with you.

Words of Wisdom: The million dollar question is “What do men want?” But if you asked one hundred men, you would more than likely get close to one hundred different answers. Why? Because individually, men have unique ideals about the perfect woman for them, as they should. Therefore, it’s a waste of energy, not to mention counter-productive to be consumed with this way of thinking. Instead, focus on what you want in a man and make sure your heart and soul are ready to receive when the right one comes knocking at your door.     

Scriptures: Proverbs 14:10; Proverbs 31:30; James 1:5; Philippians 4:6-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14

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4^th Watch: Spirituality (May 17 – Jun 30)

A relationship with the Most High God is the foundation for all the work done in the campaign. It is the most beneficial, most important, and most rewarding relationship you will ever experience. Submit to God and allow him to refine your character. Let go of the need to control your life and everything around you. Allow yourself to be God conscious and not self conscious. When you do, the scheme of your life will change.

God loves you with an everlasting love. If you’ve never felt loved before, just look back over your life. If it had not been for God…where would you be?
 

Words of Wisdom: Don’t condemn yourself when you’ve done wrong. Repent, forgive and love. And in everything, be thankful!

Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-5, 7-8; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 and chapter 7: 8-9; James 1:22-25; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrew 4:12-13; Psalm 103

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I'm glad to say it's not good-bye just yet. On June 28th, I'll make one last blog entry with contact information and some last things I'd like to share with you.
 
Pray...love...forgive...and hold your position!

Icen