What is something God has freed you from? Emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or physically? *Your testimony matters, and it could be exactly what your sister needs today.* Please share below. This is a safe space 🧡

Good morning, sisters 🧡 Yesterday, my 14 year old daughter asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks (I was on my way to church). "Mom, why does God allow bad things to happen?" Not the question I was expecting her to ask as I was heading out the door, but I knew I had to take the time to be intentional with my answer, even if that meant I had to be late. First, let's be clear. I know where this question is coming from. It's coming from the world. It's coming from friends at school or maybe even family members who have questions, who are a different religion, or have chosen not to believe in God. Aubri is a believer. She's saved. She reads her Bible. This moment, God was telling me that yes, we've set a good foundation for her, but it's not enough. A prophet of the Lord told me two weeks ago to "get my house in order." The enemy knows her anointing and her gifts and wants her to question her identity in Christ Jesus. I'll save this discussion for another post, but let me get to what I told her: I told her that we live in a fallen world. God didn't create a world full of suffering. In the beginning, everything was good (Genesis 1). Sin was introduced in Genesis 3. What we see is the result of a fallen world. She knew that part. Our Father God allows things, but He doesn't waste anything. Nowhere in the Bible does it say everything is good, but it does say God can work all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Pain and suffering can be used for growth and for bringing us closer to Jesus. I told her that sometimes the thing that we're going through is what God uses to reveal Himself to us. I told her that we live in a world where we have free will. We have choices. God could force people to do what is right all the time, but then love wouldn't be real. You have to choose love. You have to choose God. I'm thankful that I had that moment with my daughter. It showed me where I need to step up! I can't assume that as believers, we know God's Word, and it also reminded me why I'm here. What my purpose is. To be an ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), and to be a strong example to my children. To allow them to see me walk in boldness for Jesus, so they can, in turn, do the same thing. To send them into the world prepared, so when they are questioned, they can answer confidently and boldly.

Just checking in. This has been a very heavy week for me. God is moving and sometimes those transitions bring on heaviness and being in a place of discomfort. Growth isn’t easy but it’s necessary. This is my growing pains season. I ask that you all pray for me as I navigate this new season. I will continue to trust God because he has never failed and never will! I love you all ♥️♥️!!

Good morning, sisters! I have a quick story that the Lord used to minister to me. I love it when He does that 🧡 Yesterday, after I took my son to school, I was driving back home, going the speed limit, maybe going a couple extra miles per hour (winding back road), but pretty much going steady. The car behind me? Oh yeah, he was right on me. Riding close, trying to pressure me to speed up. Y'all, he got super ridiculously close! For a quick second, I felt the pressure to go faster than I needed to, I felt the pressure to respond, I felt pressure to adjust, but for what? To appease this random person behind me? But y'all, I didn't. I stayed the course. I didn't panic, I didn't speed up, I just kept going. I didn't keep looking in the rear view to see what he was doing. I kept going. I didn't give him the attention or reaction he was looking for. Then it hit me, that's how life can feel sometimes! People will ride you and try to get you to do what they want you to do. Through manipulation, through pressure. Situations can try to push you off your pace and try to make you anxious. Why? To distract you, to throw you off course, to get you to do what they want you to when you know you heard God for yourself. Just because something is behind you doesn't mean it can control you. It's behind you for a reason! Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) says, "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Perfect peace doesn't come from everything around you being calm. It comes from you being steady. Sisters, there is a speed that's safe for your assignment, your family, your purpose. Eyes on Jesus, Sisters, always! Nobody gets to set my pace. God already did that! Have you ever felt pressured to move faster than God told you to? What helped you or reminded you to stay steady? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Blessings, Shavonne 🧡

Hi sisters! Registration is still open for our April Outreach & Prayer Walk! We will meet on April 25th from 10am-12pm in the big parking lot at Old Mill Park first, then walk alongside the river and pray. We believe that while we're walking, God will give us insight into what to pray for and whom to pray for. God's promises will be the focus of this prayer walk, and NOT the enemy's schemes! If you're willing to align with the Spirit of God and with the Word of God, we want YOU to join us. This will be a family affair, so bring your husbands, fiancés, children, parents; everyone is welcome to intercede for our city! Prayer points and Scripture will be emailed out the day before, so you are prepared. Click the link below to sign up. We can't wait to see you 🧡 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-time-testimony-april-outreach-prayer-walk-old-mill-park-tickets-1984417240385?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl