The Woman You Are in God's Mirror. Take Another Look.

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.
My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.”
(Psalm 139:14-16)


“…My imposter trembles at the prospect of incurring the displeasure and wrath of others. Incapable to direct speech, he hedges, waffles, procrastinates and remains silent out of fear of rejection.”

“As James Masterson has written in The Search for the Real Self, ‘The false self plays it’s deceptive role, ostensibly protecting us - but doing so in a way that is programmed to keep us fearful of being abandoned, losing support, not being able to cope on our own, not being able to be alone.” End Quote***

For the average human being, the above statement holds a lot of truth, but for those who have come through the trauma of incest or similar acts, we can rewrite the words about hiding behind fear and wanting to please others using our own experiences.

BUT! The good news is as you continue to re-learn who you really are and all you were created to be and to do, you grow beyond mere illusions of who you have thought yourself to be and step into your true identity.

We are not the abuse that that happened to us, but instead we are created in the image and beauty of God. We are the miracle that was and still is; before and after the mess.

We are not the timid, fearful little girl hiding her head under the blankets; instead we are the strong, courageous saint pressing forward, growing in grace and strength, evolving more everyday into the vessel of honor which God created us to be.

We are not the victim being tricked into acts that defy our very nature, instead we are instruments of holiness, encouragement and inspiration, encouraging others through their personal “red sea” by our own testimony and prayer.

We are not the “nothing” we were told we were; instead we are more than a conqueror, more precious than the rarest jewels.

We are eternally the beloved of a Heavenly Father who understands our confusion, can clarify our questions, willing to calm our fears, supply our every need; emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually. He is our Refuge and our Strength; a very present help in the time of trouble. He is wonderful, marvelous and beautiful, and you and I were created in His image!

Now pause and calmly think about that!! Selah.


WHO I AM…..

I Am Accepted…

John 1:12 I am God’s child.
John 15:15 I am Christ’s friend.
Rom 5:1 I have been justified.
1 Cor 6:17 I am untied with Christ and have become One with Him.
1 Cor 6:19-20 I was brought with a price. I belong to God.
1 Cor. 12:27 I am a member of Christ’s body.
2 Cor 5:17 I am a new creation.
Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ, I no longer live, but Christ live in me. He is now my life.
Eph 1:1 I am a SAINT!
Col. 1:14 I am redeemed and forgiven.
Col 2:10 I am complete in Christ. I AM SECURE…
Ro. 8:1 I am forever free from condemnation.
Ro. 8:28 I am assured that God works all things together for my good.
2 Cor 1:21 I am established, anointed, and sealed by God.
Col 3:3 I have died and now my life is hidden with Christ in God.
Phil 1:6 I know God’s work in me will be perfected
Phil 3:30 I am a citizen of heaven.
2 Tim 1:7 I was not given a spirit of fear, but a Spirit of power and love. I have a sound mind.
Heb 4:16 I can find grace and mercy in time of need.


I AM SIGNIFICANT…

Rom 11:16 I am holy!
John 15:1,5 I am a branch of the true vine and a channel of His life.
John 15:16 I am chosen by Christ to bear fruit.
Acts 1:8 I am a personal witness of Christ.
Heb 2:11 I am sanctified and am one with Christ, so
1 Pet 2:9-10 He is not ashamed to call me His own.
1 Cor 2:16 I have been given the mind of Christ.
1 Cor 3:16 I am God’s temple, His Spirit lives in me.
2 Cor 6:1 I am God’s co-worker.
Eph. 2:6 I am seated with Christ in Heavenly places.
Eph. 2:10 I am God’s workmanship, created in Christ to do the work He planned beforehand.
Eph. 3:12 I may approach God with boldness and confidence.
Phi. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
1 John 3:1 God has bestowed a great love on me and called me…His Child!


(***from Abba’s Child, The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging by Brennan Manning, NAVPRESS, ISBN -1-57683-334-8)

Be IN Courage.
Written with love,
United with you in strength and courage,
Linda Michelle

Prayer to Renew Your Health

I came across this today and it blessed not only me, but it was the perfect words to share with a precious sister-friend going through an intense "real-time" trial. It is simply and to the point. I pray this blesses you as well, at the very point of your need. Be reminded that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and must be strong and healthy for you to remain equipped to do all that you are called to do: in your personal life, at work and in your field of ministry service.

Be IN courage....

Prayer to Renew Your Health

by Norman Vincent Peale

Practice this prayer when you need to feel restored. Sit quietly and feel the working of God in the world, in the life around you. Feel His working in your mind. Let go all anxiety, all conflict and let harmony take over. Feel the touch of the Creator on your physical body.

Say these words:

He who creates also re-creates.

I am being re-created now.

The life force is filling me to overflowing.

I am well, healthy, strong.

I thank God, my Creator, my Re-creator.

Health, vigor, energy, has come to me.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.