 One of the most important assets we have is knowing our identity. Our identity shapes who we are, what we believe and who we will follow.
Satan, the enemy of our soul, knows this extremely important knowledge and how it affects individuals who do not know their identity. He knows the confusion and conflicts that will arise to destroy a person's wellbeing and thought life. Our identity begins at the day of conception - and that's when Satan devises his evil plots to steal our identity, purpose and peace of mind. Satan's first evil act began in the garden of Eden. Adam and Eve had a relationship with God. They walked and talked with Him in the Garden of Eden. They knew their identity and lived in peace and innocence. Walk in Hebrew symbolizes our lifestyle and culture: in biblical definition, "walking" is frequently used metaphorically for how a person conducts their life, behaves, or follows a set of teachings. That is why our identity matters so much. When Adam and Eve knew who they were and whose they were, they walked with God in peace. But the enemy came with a question designed to create doubt: “Did God really say…?” Satan attacked their identity by challenging what God had already spoken. And he still uses that same strategy today.
But those are not the words of your Creator. Your identity is not determined by your past, your mistakes, your circumstances, your failures, or the opinions of other people. Your identity is established by God.
The enemy wants you confused about who you are because he understands that a woman who knows her identity:
So today, ask yourself: Who am I allowing to define me—God, my past, people, or the enemy? Because when you know whose you are, you can finally begin to live from who you are. Know your identity. Renew your mind. Walk in your purpose. God isn't finished with you yet! There is still purpose in your life, and there is still a story to be rewritten and lived. Click here to get my free Alive 3-Pillar Framework Guide. Rev. Georgetta Empowerment & Budgeting Coach P.S. If you would love to receive more encouragement about discovering your identity in Christ and learning to live with purpose, stay connected with me via our click here to join our free SKOOL Platform .
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 Have you ever heard the phrase: "Birds of a feather flock together."
Growing up, my mother was famous for two phrases: "Birds of a feather flock together." "One bad apple spoils the whole bunch." What was she really saying with those phrases? 1. You can become like the people, organizations, churches, or things that you consistently give your time and attention to. 2. Be careful who you allow into your home, your heart, and your fellowship. Someone who does not share the same vision can influence and disrupt what you are building. My mother's wisdom was actually teaching me something deeper: Know your identity. You don't have to become a member of everything or follow everyone when you are confident in who you are. So, the questions become: What is our identity? And why is it important to know who we are? Is our identity found in: • Our family lineage? • Our past? • Our education? • Our job? • Our hobbies or clubs? • A political association? • Our church? Knowing our identity gives us confidence and an inner sense of acceptance and belonging. Every human being wants to feel like they are "a part" of something. We want to feel accepted. But there are two paths we can take in discovering our identity: Through our relationship with the world, or through our relationship with God. Unfortunately, finding our identity through worldly affiliations provides only temporary gratification. People, positions, organizations, accomplishments, and affiliations cannot permanently fulfill the longing in our hearts. We were created to be in relationship with Someone far greater than any human affiliation. When we allow the world to define our identity, we can begin living with an imposter mindset. We become "wannabes." I want to be like... I want to dress like... I want to eat like... I want to live like... Think about the word "like." To be "like" someone or something means to resemble or imitate them. But God never intended for us to spend our lives trying to become someone else. Your true identity is found in your relationship with Jesus Christ. When you know who you belong to, you don't have to flock with every bird just because they are flying in the same direction. So, how do we discover our true identity? By allowing the Living God to transform our old mindset, our old ways, and even the traditions that have shaped how we see ourselves. And here's the question I want you to sit with: Who is defining you? Is it the world—or is it God? Because when you truly discover who you are in Christ, you no longer have to chase belonging. You know you belong. You no longer have to copy others. You can confidently become who God created you to be. Know your identity. Know who you belong to. And then you will know how to live with purpose. Rev. Georgetta Christian Empowerment & Budgeting Coach P.S. If you enjoy reading these Inspirational Notes, please forward this message to a friend who would love to read them too. Also, click here to sign up for your free copy of our Alive 3-Pillar Framework. P.S.S. If you would love to receive more encouragement about discovering your identity in Christ and learning to live with purpose, stay connected with me. About Rev. Georgetta: I coach women 40+ how to clarify and plan their personal & business goals, along with discovering their self-worth, embrace their identity in Christ, while stewarding their finances for mental and emotional resilience. Be Confident. Be Authentic. Be Purposeful  Hi Friends,
There was a time when I allowed what people said and did to me determine how I responded. But, as I began to understand my identity in Christ, I learned something powerful from Ephesians 6:10: "…be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." This means I can rely on God’s strength to control my emotions. I don't have to respond from my old self of anger. I can respond from by controlling my emotions from the strength of God. Friends, I quickly learned that God’s strength is far greater than my lack of emotional control and that I can rely on Him to work things out for my good — even when I don't understand how. I also learned our true enemy aren’t people, as satan deceived me to believe. And, he uses the same strategy on everyone. So, Friends, don't allow Satan and his demons to deceive you into believing that people are your enemy. People are not the enemy. Satan uses people as pawns to create conflict, division, hurt, and confusion. Sometimes people hurt us through their actions, harmful abuse, or words spoken from their mouths. So, when we are hurt or offended, we don't have to react in anger. When we know who we are in Christ, we can pause, pray, and ask Father God for His strength and might to help us respond according to His will and to overcome the enemy's attempts to destroy our peace. And yes, sometimes we need to establish boundaries and make wise decisions about the people and situations around us. But we don't have to allow anger, bitterness, or unforgiveness to control our hearts. When struggles come, receive them with Father God's strength and might. Allow Him to use the struggle to increase your faith, strengthen your character, and teach you to trust Him to rescue you from future struggles. Father God loves us, and He will not leave us defenseless. He has given us spiritual armor for the battles we face. Next week, we will continue with Ephesians 6:14: "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness." Know who you are. Know whose you are. And stand in the strength of your identity in Christ. Rev. Georgetta P.S. If you enjoy reading these Inspirational Notes, please forward this message to a friend who would love to read them too. Also, click here to sign up for your free copy of our Alive 3-Pillar Framework. P.S.S. If you would love to receive more encouragement about discovering your identity in Christ and learning to live with purpose, stay connected with me. Be Confident. Be Authentic. Be Purposeful.  In Part 1, we explored the search for the meaning of life and discovered that the answers we are looking for cannot be found in this world alone. The meaning of life begins and ends with God, and it can be summarized in one word: love.
Everything in life flows from this one attribute. When we live a life rooted in love, we gain clarity about our purpose, our identity, and God’s plans for our lives. Jesus made this clear when He was asked about the greatest commandment: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”— Matthew 6:14–15 This scripture reveals why so many people—including celebrities and the world at large—continue searching for the meaning of life. As discussed in Part 1, the search is prompted by an emptiness in the soul. That emptiness is not success, money, or recognition—it is the absence of love rooted in God. The Bible tells us that we were created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). And also reminds us in 1 John 4:8 that “whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” Being created in God’s image means that every person is born with the capacity for love because love is part of God’s nature. We were designed to live in relationship—with God first, and then with others. When we believe that love is absent from our lives, insecurity begins to take root. We struggle with self-worth, identity, and value. These struggles often surface in our relationships, finances, work environments, and even our spiritual walk. The enemy (satan) uses wounds, rejection, and disappointment to distort our understanding of love. But God’s answer is not condemnation—it is healing, restoration, and truth. To overcome the effects of living without love, we must be willing to take intentional steps toward healing: Acknowledge your hurt. Healing begins when we stop denying the pain and bring it honestly before God. Seek God’s healing. God is not distant from our broken places. He is close to the wounded and restores the heart that is surrendered to Him. Refuse the victim mindset. Our past experiences do not define us. Through Christ, we are an overcomer, not a victim. Believe your value to God. Our worth is not based on what happened to us or what others said about us. We are deeply loved, chosen, and valuable to God. Living in love and forgiveness is not optional—it is central to the meaning of life. When we receive God’s love and allow it to heal us, we are then empowered to extend that love to others. >This is where purpose is found. >This is where freedom begins. >This is God’s answer to the meaning of life. If this message has stirred something in your heart, you don't have to walk this journey alone. We invite you to join our ALIVE Community Workshops, a safe and faith-filled space where women come together to grow, heal, and discover their identity and purpose in Christ. Our next ALIVE Community Workshop is April 6, 2026. Click here for more information to join.  Several years ago, while watching the news, a newscaster made what I thought was an incredible announcement about a well-known celebrity. The celebrity stated, “I’m going to take a year off from all my duties and travel the world to discover the meaning of life.”
He did exactly that—he traveled the world for a year. Yet, upon his return, he never revealed what he discovered. This leaves us with an important question: Did he find the meaning of life, or did he realize that this world does not hold the answer he was seeking? To discover the meaning of life, one doesn’t have to travel very far—except to a bookstore. We need the Bible! The Bible is God’s blueprint for understanding the meaning of life and how to live victoriously here on earth. From the very beginning, starting with the book of Genesis, we see God’s original intent for mankind laid out clearly. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 Life did not begin with us—it began with God. And until we return to Him, life will never fully make sense. Within the pages of Scripture, we learn:
The above list is only a small glimpse of what is contained in God’s Word—yet it is enough to remind us that we cannot successfully live this life without Him. Although the Bible remains the number one best-selling book in the world—and is sought after even in countries where it is prohibited—many still miss two key ingredients found throughout its pages. The answer the celebrity was searching for, and the answer mankind continues to seek, is found in Scripture: love and forgiveness.
To be continued next week — Part 2: “The Meaning of Life.” ✨Join me February 2, 2026 for our ALIVE Reset & Restart Dream It Journal Workshop to plan your life dreams with God 90-days at a time. Click here for more information. Reflection Questions: The Meaning of Life – Part 1 1. Have you ever searched for meaning in places other than God (relationships, success, travel, possessions, approval)? What did you discover? 2. When you hear the phrase “the meaning of life,” what comes to mind right now? How has that definition changed over time? 3. Genesis 1:1 reminds us that life begins with God. In what ways have you tried to build your life without fully including Him? 4. Which area of your life currently needs a reset—your thoughts, relationships, finances, or purpose? 5. As you reflect on the list of what the Bible teaches, which topic stands out to you the most and why? Rev. Georgetta Empowerment & Budgeting Coach P.S. forward this email to a friend that is interested in the meaning of life.  This past weekend, my grandson moved into his first home. He was excited—this was the beginning of a brand-new chapter in his life.
Several of us gathered at his newly rented house to help him move in and clean. With mops, brooms, buckets, and water in hand, we got to work. One of our tasks was cleaning the kitchen cabinets—dust, crumbs, and residue from previous months had to be washed away. Once they were clean, we lined them with fresh shelf liner. After everything was finished, we blessed his new home—room by room—praying for God’s peace, protection, and guidance over my grandson and this new chapter of his life. Later that night, as I lay in bed reminiscing about the day, my thoughts returned to those kitchen cabinets. I realized two things: • My grandson was beginning a new chapter. • Just as those cabinets needed to be cleaned and relined, so do our minds. Many of us are carrying the residue of old chapters—negative thinking, disappointment, fear, and defeat. Over time, those thoughts settle in and hold us back from stepping fully into what God has next. Georgetta,, that is not the life God desires for you. He already sees you as His victorious daughter. He wants to help you clean out the old, reline your thinking with His truth, and rewrite the chapters of your life—walking confidently in your purpose. Today can be the day you say yes to a new chapter. You were created for more. • More peace. • More joy. • More love. • More rest. ✨Join me February 2, 2026 for our ALIVE Reset & Restart Dream It Journal Workshop. Together, we will, “Rewrite Your Story—90 Days at a Time” Are you ready to reset, refocus, and move forward with clarity and purpose? The ALIVE Reset & Restart Dream It Journal is a faith-based, guided journaling experience designed to help you realign your live with God’s vision—one intentional 90-day chapter at a time. This is more than a journal. It’s a pathway to peace, purpose, and fulfillment. What You’ll Experience: • Faith-based life assessment and goal setting • Guided quarterly reset and restart reflections • Accountability and encouragement • Access to quarterly coffee chats and live community experiences Who Is This For? • Working moms • Single moms • Empty nesters • Retirees • Entrepreneurs • Divorcees • Grandmothers Any woman ready to release overwhelm and live with confidence and peace of mind. Workshop: February 2, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EST Replays available This year, let’s rewrite our stories together — one focused, faith-filled 90-day season at a time. Let's turn your dreams into reality! Order your Reset & Restart Dream It Journal today and take the first step toward rewriting your story! Your journal will include: ✨ Physical journal with all four quarterly sections ✨ Life assessment template ✨ Goal and reflection prompts ✨ Guided reset and restart training ✨ Accountability check-ins ✨ Access to our Quarterly Coffee Chat Check-ins ✨ Invitation to the “Rewrite Your Story Party” live Zoom celebration! All this for just $59.00! (includes shipping) Click here to order your journal today and reserve your seat. Click here for more information about the workshop and reserve your seat. Let’s make 2026 the year you move from spectator to participator in the life God designed for you! Rev. Georgetta Empowerment & Budgeting Coach P.S. forward this post to a friend to help them design their life 90-days at a time along with you. I awoke this morning with the word “confidence” heavy upon my mind! I asked the LORD “what do I need to learn from this word?” I was instructed by Him to look up the definition. It read as follows: “the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.; or feeling secure of yourself and abilities.”
After reading the definition of “confidence” I realized that the LORD was taking me down memory lane. He reminded me that, there was a time in my life that I lacked confidence. Yes, I know that’s hard to believe about me! But, truth be told, I struggled many years with lack of confidence in myself and in the LORD. During my single parenting years, I lived life worrying about everything including the inability of being able to support myself and my children. As a result, my lack of confidence and living an unfulfilled life, I found myself shopping. I started out purchasing little ticketed items. Then I discovered the home shopping channel, which became an addiction and credit card debt so followed. My journey to shopping, I learned during my healing process, was to feed a void in my hurting soul. My feelings of being unlovable was the root cause of my lack of confidence. Instead of turning to the LORD for comfort and help, I turned to shopping, which put me into debt and more worry. The confidence I needed then and now is found only in the LORD. I learned that searching for things or someone else to fill the emptiness I felt inside was not the answer. It was only a temporary feeling of “manufactured love.” The LORD showed me how to get out of debt and how to rewrite my story! My story is now one of contentment and confidence in the LORD. Why did the LORD take me down memory lane with something He healed me from? So that I could help other women who are going through the struggles I experienced. I would love for you to learn how to rewrite your story also. Using God’s Biblical principles, and our ALIVE Reset and Restart Journal, you too will discover peace and contentment and how to rewrite your story for one of fulfillment. Our 2026 Alive Reset & Restart Dream It Journal is still available — it's a personal guide to designing a life filled with joy, clarity, and purpose. This year, let’s rewrite our stories together — one focused, faith-filled 90-day season at a time. Let's turn your dreams into reality! Your journal will include: ✨ Physical journal with all four quarterly sections ✨ Life assessment template ✨ Goal and reflection prompts ✨ Guided reset and restart training ✨ Accountability check-ins ✨ Access to our Quarterly Coffee Chat Check-ins ✨ Invitation to the “Rewrite Your Story Party” live Zoom celebration! All this for just $59.00! (includes shipping) Click here to order your journal today and reserve your seat for the end-of-year celebration. Let’s make 2026 the year you move from spectator to participator in the life God designed for you! Rev. Georgetta Empowerment & Budgeting Coach P.S. forward this email to a friend to help them design their life 90-days at a time along with you.  The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.’ — Jeremiah 31:3 (NKJV)
There was a time in my life when I questioned if I was truly loved. I smiled on the outside but carried silent wounds on the inside — feeling unworthy, invisible, and never enough. That emptiness created a cycle of overwhelm, anxiety, and loss of identity. But God gently reminded me: “You are loved because I made you. You are chosen because I called you. You are valuable because you are Mine.” When a woman doesn’t feel loved, she loses sight of who she is. But when she begins to see herself through God’s eyes of love, everything changes. Five Steps to Healing When You Feel Unloved 1. Recognize the Root of the Lie: Many women feel unloved because of rejection, abandonment, or unhealed trauma. The enemy uses those experiences to whisper, “You’re not enough.” Truth: You are enough because God created you in His image (Genesis 1:27). Reflection: What event or voice made you doubt your worth? Ask God to reveal and heal it. 2. Reconnect with God’s Unchanging Love: Feelings change, but God’s love never does. Spend time daily reminding yourself of His love through Scripture and worship. Romans 8:38–39 – Nothing can separate us from His love. Reflection: Write three Scriptures about God’s love on sticky notes and place them where you’ll see them daily. 3. Restore Your True Identity: When you know who you are in Christ, feelings of being unloved begin to lose power. Identity Truths:
Reflection: Which of these truths do you struggle to believe? Ask the Holy Spirit to renew your mind. 4. Release the Need for Human Validation: Sometimes we look for love in people who cannot give what only God can supply. Healing begins when we shift our focus from proving our worth to resting in God’s approval. (Galatians 1:10 – We live to please God, not people.) Healing Practice: Spend quiet moments in prayer or journaling, thanking God for His unconditional acceptance. 5. Rebuild a Life Rooted in Love: Once we embrace God’s love, we can love others freely — without fear of rejection. (1 John 4:18 – Perfect love casts out fear.) Action Step: Each day, practice one loving act toward yourself or another person — a kind word, a moment of rest, a prayer for someone else. {First Name} your worth is not determined by how others treat you, but by God who created you. You are loved beyond measure, seen, and chosen for purpose. Take time this week to sit quietly before the Lord and let His love wash over the parts of you that still feel unworthy. Remember: you don’t have to earn His love — just receive it. If you are struggling in the area of love and uncertain of your identity, I invite you to join our ALIVE Community Workshop. It begins January 7, 2026: Inside, you will learn: ✨ How to experience God’s love in a personal way ✨ How to renew your mind ✨ How to walk in true contentment ✨How to walk in your true identity ✨ How to grow in community with like-minded women ✨ How to walk in your purpose with victory It's not too late! There's still time to enrollment for 1st Quarter 2026! When you enroll in the 1st Quarter ALIVE Community Workshop (January, February & March) you will receive a FREE digital copy of our foundational workbook "Healing For A Wounded Soul" along with 4 pre-recorded teaching videos. To enroll for the 1st Quarter ALIVE Community Workshop click here! The workshop is only $105 which includes shipping {First Name} with our workshops you are never alone! We are a community! You will participant in live Zoom calls and be encouraged with like-minded women seeking God's love and purpose. What's included in the workshops: *A physical 100 page workbook *Weekly live zoom calls *Empowerment lessons to grow in the LORD *Live devotional hours *Live journaling hours *Live planning sessions *Challenges *Coffee chat hour *Access to private BAND app *Access to private Facebook group *Connection to a community that demonstrates agape love. *Invitation to quarterly luncheons *Invitation to Annual Christmas gathering Also, when life gets in the way, you will always have access to weekly replays. Reserve your spot now! Last day for enrollment is December 30th Rev. Georgetta Empowerment & Budgeting Coach  Years ago, my sisters and I used to call women we thought had a shopping problem “the shop-till-you-drop girls.”
What I didn’t know then, I know now. Those “shop-till-you-drop girls" were often shopping impulsively—not out of greed—but because of emotional instability. They were shopping to ease the pain of fear, loneliness, and unhealed wounds. How do I know this? Because I became one of them! After surviving an abusive marriage, walking through divorce, and becoming a single parent, I carried deep fears, self-doubt, anger, betrayal, and overwhelming feelings of being unloved. If there was an emotion, I felt it. I found myself in financial trouble due to impulsive buying—trying to silence the pain and fear. I didn’t feel worthy. I didn’t feel lovable. I didn’t believe God loved me. I withdrew from others, believing love and healthy friendships weren’t meant for me. But everything changed when I learned the truth about God’s love. ✨It was God’s love that filled the void in my heart.It was God’s love that broke the cycle of impulsive buying. ✨It was God’s love that healed my emotional instability. ✨It was God’s love that taught me how to love others with agape love. ✨ I learned that my identity and worth are found only in God, my Creator. ✨ I learned that life’s struggles do not define me. ✨ I learned that material things are temporary, but God’s love is constant. Today, I am a committed Daughter of God, called to coach women as they discover their self-worth and embrace their identity in Christ. If you see yourself in the “shop-till-you-drop girl,” I invite you to join the ALIVE Community. Inside, you will learn: ✨ How to experience God’s love in a personal way ✨ How to renew your mind ✨ How to walk in true contentment ✨ How to grow in community with like-minded women There’s still time to register for the first quarter. Click here! When you enroll in the 1st Quarter ALIVE Community Workshop (January, February & March) you will receive a FREE digital copy of our foundational workbook "Healing For A Wounded Soul" along with 4 pre-recorded teaching videos. To enroll for the 1st Quarter ALIVE Community Workshop click here! The workshop is only $105 which includes shipping Georgetta, with our workshops you are never alone! We are a community! You will participant in live Zoom calls and be encouraged with like-minded women seeking God's love and purpose. What's included in the workshops: *A physical 100 page workbook *Weekly live zoom calls *Empowerment lessons to grow in the LORD *Live devotional hours *Live journaling hours *Live planning sessions *Challenges *Coffee chat hour *Access to private BAND app *Access to private Facebook group *Connection to a community that demonstrates agape love. *Invitation to quarterly luncheons *Invitation to Annual Christmas gathering Also, when life gets in the way, you will always have access to weekly replays. Reserve your spot now! Last day for enrollment is December 30th Rev. Georgetta Empowerment & Budgeting Coach  Written by Georgetta Head Photo by Sai DeSilva (unsplash) Has there ever been a time in your life that you suffered through disappointment and discouragement or are you feeling this way now? We learn from the Word of God of a nameless woman, known only as the wife of Manoah who knew many years of disappointment and discouragement. She lived during a time period in which women were considered cursed if they didn’t have children. Well, this was the case of the wife of Manoah. We aren’t told how many years she was childless. Holy Spirit only reveals – “that she was barren.” Let’s review the wife of Manoah’s story to discover how God resolved her disappointment and discouragement! God can make alive what we believe to be dead! God can save our children! God can change our disappointments and discouragement into joy and victory!
Judges 13:3 “And the angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.” Holy Spirit does not give us the name of Samson’s mother, He gently calls her the “wife of Manoah” (Judges 13:2). Like Sarah, the wife of Manoah was barren, but she knew God and God knew her heart. God knew that the wife of Manoah could be trusted to follow His instructions in raising the “next judge” for Israel. God sent an angel to tell the news to the wife of Manoah that He knew she was barren and that He was going to bless her with a child—a man child at that. Just imagine, being barren for so long, then to be told you will give birth to a child. The angel gives her instructions from God to remain pure during the pregnancy by not drinking strong drink and to stay away from unclean foods (Judges 13:4). The angel of the Lord continued by prophetically telling her the child’s future “For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines” (Judges 13:5). The wife of Manoah did conceive and gave birth to a son as the angel said, and she named him Samson. Just as the angel prophetically spoke, Samson was a special servant of the Lord, who was extremely strong physically and lead Israel for 20 years before his death. The wife of Manoah was not a socialite or a celebrity in her community, she was a woman who loved and worshipped the Lord. She was chosen by God to be the mother of an extraordinary leader because of her love and commitment to God. God is still choosing woman of today! There are mothers who are not in the limelight, but raise their children the way God instructs them. Do you have a heart for the things of God! Can God trust you to be obedient when asked by Him to raise your children with godly principles? A mother’s job can be difficult at times, especially in today’s culture, but if mothers remain faithful and “train up their children the way to go, and they will not depart,” God will be there every step of the way to help them. One day, your children will rise up and call you blessed. My friends, trust God to do something extraordinary in your life, the rewards are great when living our lives God’s way and not the way of the world! Journey With The Word  Written by Georgetta Head Photo by Kat (unsplash) “And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath….Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, behold thou are made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.” (John 5:5-9; 14)
Have you ever heard about a remedy that can help you medically or spiritually, but made excuses as to why it won’t help your condition? Well, this is what John 5:5-9 is about! It’s about a man wounded with hopelessness and all he had left in him were “excuses.” We learn from these scriptures that a man with an infirmity of 38 years was laying by a certain pool. When Jesus saw this man, He asked him an unusual question? “Wilt thou be made whole?” In other words, “Do you want to be healed?” The impotent man immediately came up with excuses as to why he couldn’t be made whole (healed). Jesus responded to the impotent man saying “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk,” immediately the man was made whole (healed). Jesus knew the condition of the man’s soul, and that his excuses were from many years of hurt, disappointment and rejection. Many will read these scriptures and criticize the impotent man, for making excuses, but how many of us do the same thing “make excuses when we can be made whole?” We too experience hurts in our lives that cause us to make excuses because it’s very easy to make excuses when we operate from the “spirit of fear, doubt or hopelessness!” Let’s take a moment to examine the impotent man’s life and attitude!
Jesus looked into the man’s heart and saw his spirit of hopelessness and rejection! This man’s physical infirmity wasn’t the problem, it was his spiritual infirmity that was the problem. Jesus was this man's “Hope!” Jesus healed the man’s physical need, but then we read in verse 14 that Jesus found the man in the temple. Jesus was now about to address the man’s need for spiritual healing. He tells the man “behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.” We are not told what the sin was, but we now know that it was sin that caused the physical infirmity. What is more interesting in verse 14 is that Jesus found the man in the temple! Was he there to offer a sacrifice for his sin? Was he there to worship God and to thank Him for his healing? We are not told the reason for the man being in the temple; but we can be sure of one thing - Jesus offered the man spiritual healing! A person with a wounded soul left in an unhealthy condition is more serious than a physical infirmity. Matthew 18:8 states “Wherefore if thy hand or foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.” A wounded soul leads to sin if not healed, and continued unrepented sin leads to eternal damnation. What condition is your soul? Are you making excuses for why your soul isn’t healed? I did! When Holy Spirit convicted me of certain character flaws in my heart, I made excuses. Each time He told me to surrender those character flaws, I would say, “that’s not me, you have me mixed up with someone else.” Can you imagine telling that to Holy Spirit! I denied the fact that I had a wounded soul for six months until finally Holy Spirit showed me experientially my faults. Whatever you are wrestling with in your soul, ask Holy Spirit for help and surrender that hurt for healing, don’t delay. Excuses keeps up bound in our hurts! Friends, Father God is more interested in our soul being healed than our physically healing, because the issues of our life, flow from our hearts. In your journal:
Today & Everyday Proclaim:
The Word of God has the power to transform and heal anyone who puts his/her trust in Father God for healing. Examples of Affirmations:
Are you struggling in your walk with God due to bad habits or wounds from your past? Click here to sign-up for our free video teaching on "Why Do I Act and Think This Way!" This 40-minute workshop video will inspire you to seek change. You too can be set free from old lifestyles or bad habits that have you repeating the same cycle over and over every day. Life is meant to be enjoyed! Journey With The King YouTube Channel Facebook Group  Written By Georgetta Head Photo By Microsoft free art Millions and millions of dollars are spent yearly with men and women purchasing over the counter cosmetics and seeking plastic surgery for an outward transformation of their bodies. They are seeking a new look and a better body! These individuals suffer from a poor self-image believing cosmetics or surgery will make them into a new person.
However, we learn from God’s Word, for a true transformation it is our hearts that needs restored and our minds need renewed. Proverbs 23:7 shares with us that “as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he:” What we read here is that our thoughts influence our hearts. In other words, where the mind goes, the heart soon follows. In one of our group “alive” Community sessions, a participant shared she didn’t like her looks and was thinking of cosmetic surgery. She said, “I tried all those miracle creams but they didn’t work, so my only option is surgery.” Her thoughts generated a poor image of herself and her heart believed the lie. I showed her in the Bible the way God sees her – beautiful. First Peter 3:4 tells us that beauty is the “hidden person of the heart, with a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.” Also, in 1 Samuel 16:7 God says “don’t look at man’s appearance….for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” True transformation is an inward process, it’s the healing of a wounded soul. This woman already had wonderful spirit (heart), loving to help others and being the first the first to volunteer. But, as we continued with our group session, she shared that she was verbally abused growing up. This verbal abuse left her believing she could never fit-in with others because she wasn’t beautiful and was a failure. God created something beautiful in each of us. We discover our beauty when we surrender our brokenness to God allowing Him to renew our minds in His word. Don’t you want to know your unique purpose in life? Friends, God has a great future for us, so we need stop allowing our negative thoughts to influence our hearts! The participant in our “alive” Community session, chose to forego surgery. She chose to believe in God’s word for healing of our wounded soul. She has learned to love herself and embrace the beautiful person God created her to be. As my participant did, we need to stop giving the enemy (satan) illegal residence in our minds. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. We are loved greatly by Father God and He offers forgiveness to all who will accept His gift of salvation. The choice is ours to make, God will not force anyone who doesn’t want to live a life of victory and abundance. Choose life my friends! The rewards and benefits are awesome! Are you struggling in your walk with God due to bad habits or wounds from your past? Click here to sign-up for our free video teaching on "Why Do I Act and Think This Way!" This 40-minute workshop video will inspire you to seek change. You too can be set free from old lifestyles or bad habits that have you repeating the same cycle over and over every day. Life is meant to be enjoyed! Georgetta Christian Lifestyle & Budgeting Coach Journey With the King YouTube Channel Facebook Group  Written by Georgetta Head Photo by Ben White (unsplash) "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (Romans 3:23))
I had a group lifestyle coaching session awhile back when a client state, “I don’t believe God could ever love me because I keep repeating the same sins.” She confessed her sins were the character flaws of gossiping and being judgmental toward others. She stated that when her character flaws were brought to her attention by others, she would ask God for forgiveness. But, she found herself repeating the same cycle over and over again. She was feeling guilty because she had asked God to forgive her, but she didn’t know how to stop sinning. She didn’t know how to break the cycle! What has occurred with this client is not uncommon! Romans 3:23 tells us: "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." We all will miss the mark until we know the truth, which will set us free. Everyone comes to God the same way, broken from their past. My client was producing "bad fruit" from wounds of her past and needed to learn how to be set free from her old ways and bad habits. When we sin, Psalms 51:3-4 tells us, we are sinning against God, our Creator. That is why my client was feeling the conviction in her spirit and sought help to get rid of the guilt. With our lifestyle coaching program, we identified the root cause of her bad fruit. She surrendered it to Father God and she no longer engages in gossip and has stopped judging others. She stated, "I am finally free from hurting others with my mouth, and I truly know now I am forgiven!" She is currently rebuilding relationships by asking those whom she hurt for forgiveness. My client now understands Romans 8:1 and doesn't live a life of guilt believing God doesn't love her. She now knows in her mind and heart God does loves her! Are you struggling in your walk with God due to bad habits or wounds from your past? Click here to sign-up for our free video teaching on "Why Do I Act and Think This Way!" This 40-minute workshop video will inspire you to seek change. You too can be set free from old lifestyles or bad habits that have you repeating the same cycle over and over every day. Life is meant to be enjoyed! Using our seven Biblical principles, you will identify the root cause keeping you from growing in your relationships with God, friends, and family. These principles will teach you how to change your thoughts and embrace your dreams to live a fulfilled life. Using the seven Biblical principles from the Bible, you will learn to: affirm yourself in God's Word. learn to take responsibility for your thoughts. invest in self-care & learn to love self. verify God's truth for a renewed mind. embrace your dreams for a fulfilled life. Journey In His Word "alive" Community is a safe one with like-minded women seeking God for change with their thought life and relationships. As a member of the "alive" Community you will learn habits and disciples for studying the Word of God, journaling your thoughts, and becoming intentional with your prayer life. Each month, members will receive a themed digital workbook with devotionals. You will participate with other members with 2 live calls and a monthly Coffee Chat. If you miss a live call, no problem! There will be replays exclusive to members only. To learn what “alive” Community is about, click here to sign up for our free pre-recorded workshop. Plus, using our exclusive 90-Day Reset & Restart Planner, you will learn how to: ·turn your dreams into a workable plan with action steps ·discover your purpose ·manage your finances ·organize your days with good time management ·eliminate procrastination using to-do lists ·develop good habits and disciplines with yourself and other areas ·learn the importance of self-care with your health and spirituality Sign up by August 28th to join us for the September workshops. We have two membership options available: monthly or quarterly, click here to learn about the two options offered. We look forward to meeting you at our next workshop September 5th!  Written by Georgetta Head Photo by Denys Nevozhai When you hear the word "killer" your first instinctive thought is someone who kills another with a weapon of some sort. While that thought is correct, there is another "killer" that is just as deadly, this is an enemy that target’s anyone regardless of age, race or culture. This “killer” is called depression. This is an enemy that kills your quality of life by:
I know all this to be true because I suffered many years from depression. My depression began when I was about 14 years old. It started with negative thinking about myself, which was generated from verbal abuse from peers and family members. It wasn't until my 30's when I learned if we don't deal with our thoughts, we sink deeper and deeper into what I call a "dark tunnel." The longer I stayed in that dark tunnel, depression crept in unawares, and it became difficult to shake off. Through the word of God, I learned when I change my thought life, it will change my life. I had to renew my old mindset to a new mindset. My negative thinking was keeping me a prisoner in my mind. The Lord, took me through seven Biblical principles that was life changing. These principles taught me how to live a victorious and abundant life in Christ. Does this mean I will never Hanover another trial or adversary. No! It means I learned how to handle tough situations with a Christ-like mindset. Those negative thoughts no longer had control of my mind and life. My life was renewed and I learned the importance of living my dreams instead of just dreaming about them. We were created by God to enjoy the life He had blessed us with. Can you relate to my testimony? At our "alive" Community we coach our members with Seven Biblical Principles. These principles will teach you how to change your thoughts and embrace your dreams to live a fulfilled life. Using our proven Seven Biblical principles you will learn to: affirm yourself in God's Word. learn to take responsibility for your thoughts. invest in self-care & learn to love self. verify God's truth for a renewed mind. embrace your dreams for a fulfilled life. The "alive" Community is a safe one with like-minded women seeking God for change in their mind. Each month, members will receive a themed digital workbook with devotionals. As a member of the "alive" Community, you will learn habits and disciples for studying the Word of God. Using our exclusive 90-Day Reset & Restart Planner: you will learn how to turn your dreams into a workable plan; manage your finances; organize your days with scheduling and to-do lists and much, much more. You will also learn how to discover your purpose. You will participate with other members during 2 live calls and a monthly Coffee Chat. If you miss a live call, no problem! There will be replays exclusive to members only. Click here for more information. Click here to signup for our free 40-minute workshop "Why I Think and Act The Way I Do." Journey With The King |
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