🦜Bean & I are still in Job & in ch4. Eliphaz, Job's friend is talking about human frailty. He describes how fragile we are & that we must be flawd in God’s eyes. Job has just lost everything & in an awful attempt to be Job’s friend, Eliphaz is telling Job that it must be his fault. This made me think of my own life & trials. I can look back & see where many of my hardships were a result of sin. And some, like the passing of my husband for example, where not. God’s view is different than humans. God’s love never fails. It isn't conditional. Even when trials come from our sin, or from a place we don’t understand, like the loss of a job, a death, etc, He still sees us as worthy of His redemption & love. Job’s trial wasn’t because of his sin, and in my own life, I’ve seen God’s love blow my mind even in the midst of my sin-filled rebellion. Whether it’s our choices or a test like Job’s, God’s perspective is always redemptive. We are not NEVER too far gone. And in my experience, one of Satan's oldest tricks is getting us to believe that God is mad at us, doesn't love us, won't forgive us. And that's a big fat lie. #redeemed #JesusLovesYou

Ladies, you'll want to read this one.... This morning in Job, something stood out to me and Bean. Most of us know Job's story. He lost everything...his children, his wealth, his health. And when the suffering came, his friends showed up. Which is a good thing, right? At first, they did something beautiful. They sat with him in silence. But then they started talking. The more they talked, the more they assumed. They tried to explain Job's pain. They speculated about why he was suffering. They looked at his circumstances and filled in the blanks with conclusions that weren't true. And I believe they meant well. Most friends do. But their helping doesn't always help and if you aren't rooted in the Word deep enough, they can plant a seed of doubt about who God is and have you doubting your own choices. What an awful place to live. And honestly...it made me think about my own life. When I went through my breakup, I was surprised by some of the things people assumed. Some had opinions. Some had theories. Some tried to explain something they didn't fully understand. But my mind always went back to the truth of who God is and who I am in Him. and praise God because otherwise I would have blamed myself and or got mad at God. But I never did. It taught me an important lesson: not everyone is meant to know the intimate details of your story. Some people will offer assumptions. Some people will offer opinions. But the right people will offer wisdom, compassion, prayer, and presence. Job's friends remind me how careful we need to be, both in who we confide in and in how we respond when others are hurting. Sometimes the most loving thing we can say isn't, "Here's why I think this happened." Sometimes it's simply, "I'm here." "I'm praying for you." "You don't have to carry this alone." Friend, if you're walking through a difficult season, ask God to surround you with people who listen before they speak, pray before they presume, and encourage before they explain. And may we be those women for others too.

🦜Bean & I had a great Bible study this morning....& I was reminded how important it is to know how the enemy operates. In Job, Satan tells the Lord he's been roaming the earth. Roaming. Looking. Prowling around for someone to devour. Then I looked up what the word Satan actually means....adversary, accuser, opponent. Accuser. That one brought back memories.... Because I know that voice. Maybe you do too. The one that whispers you're too far gone, too tired, too old, too broken, too much. God won't forgive you. That's not your voice friend....& it's definitely not God's. Remember sis, Satan is the father of lies. But here's what encouraged me most. In Job, Satan couldn't touch a thing without God's permission. Not one thing. He roams, but he's on a leash. And the same Jesus who said the enemy comes to kill, steal & destroy said He came so we could have life....full, abundant life. Forgiven. Free. And a new creation. The accuser talks. But he doesn't get the final word. 💜 We all know the story...Job remained faithful despite Satan's attack & he was blessed 10x over. "What the enemy meant for evil, God meant for good." What lie has the accuser been whispering to you lately? Drop it below & let's speak truth over it together. 🙏 #WomenOfFaith #BibleStudy #FaithOverFear #RISE20

Upper body gym workout for women who want to tone up. One of the biggest mistakes women make is not lifting heavy enough. Going as heavy as you can as safely as you can is key. Here is your workout: 1. DB chest press x6 Wide lat pull down x8 Do 4 sets 2. Shoulder press x8 Bent over row x8 Do 3 sets 3. Face pull x8 3 sets 4. Bicep curls x12 Triceps press x12 Will you try it? #workoutsforwomen #upperbodygymworkouts #toneup

Did you know that God already made a way before you ever found yourself in the "situation"? I was encouraged this morning in the Book of Esther. The king got upset with his queen & sent her away. So his staff brought in young women from all over the kingdom to find a new one. Esther was one of them....an orphan raised by her uncle Mordecai. And she found so much favor that the king made HER queen. The king had no idea she was Jewish. Mordecai told her to keep that part quiet. Then the king's right-hand man, Haman, talked him into a decree to wipe out the Jewish people. Her people. And there she was....already in the palace. Already wearing the crown. Already right where she needed to be....before the threat ever showed up. And she was the catalyst that not only saved her people but Jewish tradition still celebrates this event even today. Esther was used mightily by God. Here's what gets me. God's plan for safety & provision was in place before the plot against the Jewes was ever a thing & Esther had no idea He not only made a way in advance but that she would be instrumental... Real life feels like that sometimes, right? You're in the middle of the mess & you can't see Him anywhere....but He's not absent. He's ahead. So if you're in a "situation" right now friend....the bills, the marriage, the kid, the body that doesn't feel like yours anymore....He already made a way. You just might not see it yet. Esther didn't either. She had to step out before she knew how it would end. Maybe you were placed right where you are for such a time as this. 💜 What's the situation you're trusting Him to make a way through? Drop a 🙏 if you want prayer & I'll be praying over this thread today. #BookOfEsther #WomenOfFaith #FaithOverFear #RISE20