Diamond in the Rough

Ladies you must trust the process that the Lord is taking you through at this time in the stage of your life. But above trusting the process we must trust the Lord. One of my favorite scriptures that brings me back to a place of remembrance and acknowledging that God is the one that gives me wisdom and strength and power to move forward each day. "Trust the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) You have been blessed to have a brand new week ahead of you to slay goals, make progress, sweat more, gripe less, and ditch the fear.... Ready! Set! Go! 

Vision Board Masterclass

Focused! Intentional! Purposeful Living! What goals are you preparing for, reaching for, and pursuing for 2018? You don't want to miss out on this event to jump-start your new year. An opportunity to connect and collaborate with other women and build your brand, yourself, and your vision. Write it and make it plain. All materials supplied and light refreshments served. #vision #visionboard #masterclass Make sure to register before it's too late Vision Board Masterclass

Life after Death

 

Back to Basics Conference. Message title: "Life after Death" When we experience a "death" in our life, how do we get back to living? Death is not always physical but an extreme loss such as a miscarriage, loss of a job or position, a divorce, or a loss of purpose can be like a death. What can you do to move forward and live life intentionally? #letgo #lifeafterdeath #backtobasics #purposedriven #moveforward #embraceyourdiva

 

 

Be Fabulous!

Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are. When you learn to embrace who you are, that's when God will take you further than you can imagine. If you try to be who you think you should be or what others think you should be, then you'll lose your authentic self. Embracing who you are can be frightening, but the benefits of doing so far outweigh the consequences of hiding your truest self. And why hide??? Your Father in Heaven already knows all about you, and he cares for you and loves you greatly. He created you on purpose for His purpose, and pleasing Him brings a far greater revelation of peace and comfort than pleasing people. Living authentically requires a certain degree of vulnerability, both which take an immense amount of courage. But that fabulous thing is, that it's not impossible. Establish your identity - know who YOU are in HIM. Shift your self talk - "Death and life are in the power of the tongue..." (Proverbs 18:21) Stop putting yourself down and please eliminate "I Can't" from your vocabulary. Take aligning action - Put some power behind your words. Actions and words go together. Let go of what others think of you - You are "fearfully" and "wonderfully" made and you need to know what God thinks about you. So take time each day to remind yourself of all the things and ways that make you who you are, and begin to embrace all the FABULOUS parts of you! 💋

Priceless

She is it! You are the best of both worlds. You are an ambitious, motivated, focused Queen. But you embrace you femininity. You have a soft submissive side, with a heart ❤ of gold. You are affectionate, compassionate, and wise. You are walking in who God created you to be. You are it! You are the best of both worlds! #ownit #embraceyourdiva 💋 #unapologeticallyyou #priceless #youareit 

God is still writing your story...

Our lives are full of majestic moments, beautiful views, scary twists and turns that at times catch us off guard. We can try and imagine what's coming, we can try to plan our every step and stop but our lives are not our own. Our life is found in Jesus who is the Author and Finisher of our faith. Who can write our story better than we could ever imagine or think. Give God the reverence due to Him and stop trying to control and write your own story, but relinquish the pen to your Heavenly Father who knows exactly what you have need of. Keep the faith as your story is written, always remembering that our God is a great author of story lines. One plot point that we find surprising and bitter might be there to make something in the future that much sweeter. So stay encouraged in your passions, desires, and dreams because He who has promised is faithful and He will give you the desires of your heart ❤ and make all your plans succeed. (1Thessalonians 5:24; Psalm 20:4) #trusttheprocess #beencouraged #Godisfaithful #embraceyourdiva

Falling in love with Jesus

We've all heard the song at one time in our life.... Falling in love with Jesus as this line repeats, it ends with Was the best thing I've ever, ever done. But why is falling in love with Jesus so wonderful? For some women when they hear the word "love" it makes them cringe, or roll their eyes or maybe even cry. And that's probably because they have had their heart broken, or have been abused or mistreated or have been shown a false idea of love. But the love that your Heavenly Father has for you is an unconditional love. A love without borders, without condemnation. God's love is personal. He knows each of us individually and loves us personally. His is a mighty love that has no beginning and no end. Why does God loves us? It is because of who He is: "God is love." When you have someone who loves you and cares about you and is enamored by you, you can't help but want to give that love back. Falling in love with the Lord is the greatest romance. Searching Him is the greatest adventure. Finding Him is the greatest achievement, and being with Him is the greatest source of happiness. So I guarantee, spoken from my own personal experiences that falling in love with Jesus is the best thing you could ever do.

Support Houston

Embrace Your Diva Ministries has teamed up with the American Red Cross to send our support to our brothers and sisters in Houston, Texas who have been tragically affected by Hurricane Harvey. If you would like to support in these efforts then please visit the Crowdwise page for Support Houston. Even if you only give a $1 that helps. So connect with Embrace Your Diva Ministries and the American Red Cross to support Houston!

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You are that Woman

Sometimes as women we battle with our identity. Who we are, what's our purpose, why we aren't like someone else. We compare, we compete, and we critique every little thing about ourselves and about each other. But what if we learned to embrace and accept who God created us to be. How wonderful it is to know your worth and not only believe but BE all you were created to be. You may be Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed. A Single Parent, A Student, maybe you don't have any kids at all... But one thing that's common is that You are a Woman! Created on purpose for a purpose! So walk in confidence because You Are That Woman!

Back to Basics Conference

Ladies, ladies, ladies..... Mark your calendars for a dynamic event coming October 14, 2017. What will be deposited into your heart and spirit during this amazing event is to great and profound to put into words. All I can say is that you need to be there! Ladies come and meet a new sister and be blessed. Get your tickets at www.weaimforsuccess.com I hope to see you there!

You Got This

And one day she discovered that she was fierce, strong, confident, and full of fire. That not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears. Don't be afraid of storms because God is teaching you how to sail your ship. #keepcalmanddivaon #embraceyourdiva 💋 #mightyinHim 

Monday Morning Blessings

Good morning Beautiful, Gracious, Confident women of God and Happy Monday! I pray that this day brings you clarity and peace of mind. Be Fearless on today. Be Resourceful. Be Creative. And remember when you are faced with a trial, if a situation arises or you need to make a decision. That the love God has for you is unchanging. That His purpose for you is to be Christ-like. That God's word is your final answer and that His grace is sufficient for you on today and everyday. When faced with a conflict, the Lord’s grace is enough to see you through it so long as you realize that at the foot of His cross, all conflict has already found its resolution.When uncertainty is tainting your mood, know that the Lord’s grace is the beacon of light that will provide the pathway to a place of peace. "... My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." (2Corinthians 12:9-10 NKJV) #prayslayandconquertheday #embraceyourdiva #lovemyqueens 

Well Done Daughter

You are God's precious daughter, and He will never leave you, or forsake you, He will be faithful until the end, and you have to understand that you are more than just "His daughter" but you are His princess, His beloved, His delight, and He rejoices in you. You are beautiful and amazing. Talented and precious. And your Heavenly Father will quiet you with His love, and hold you His arms, and never let you go. Remember that you are never alone and you have never been alone because your Heavenly Father has been with you all along. He understands your pain and your confusion, your anger and frustration, your tears and your regrets. But He cares so much for you, you are the apple of His eye. Everything that is important to you, is important to Him too. His love for you will never end. No matter how far you go, His love will never end and will always be available to you. He has examined you heart and He knows everything about you even how many hairs are on your head. He knows your thoughts and He sees the tears that fall from your eyes at times. But He goes before you and follows behind you. He places His hand of blessing on your head and His strength will support you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, and your Heavenly Father is so very proud of you. You are the daughter of the King who is well pleased with you. Nothing you have done can erase the love that your Heavenly Father has for you. His thoughts about you are precious and cannot be numbered. You are His princess, His beloved, His precious daughter. So don't ever give up and don't ever throw in the towel, because your Father sees all from the brokenness in your families to the extraordinary things that you do. He has equipped you to do great and marvelous things and every time you put forth your best effort He says "That's my girl." You are loved by a Heavenly Father that is with you always. Rest easy knowing that you are the daughter of the King and He is well pleased with you everyday. Keep Calm and DIVA On!

Hope in the Storm

During one of the most painful times of my life I truly found myself fantasizing about death. I never would have killed myself, but many days I did hope death would take me. For a moment of my life I didn't live; I simply existed. I was plagued with daily pain in my head and in my heart. I suffered daily- spiritually, physically, and emotionally, which led to pretty deep depression and anxiety. Fear is one of the enemy’s favorite weapons. Worry, anxiety, fear… it can all overwhelm us like a thick shadow of darkness, controlling our every move and decision. Yet reality tells us that so much of what we spend our time worrying about never even happens. Living under the weight of the "what if's" is a hard place to dwell. God has words of life and of truth. In the middle of the storms of life it is easy to feel overwhelmed and be tempted to just stop trying. But storms don’t last forever. Jesus freed me enough to work on freeing myself. He promised He would help me, but He expected me to do the work. I have found that God has one primary lesson for His children to learn and that is unconditional trust in Him. He allows storms to rage all around us because He wants us to be unphased by troubled waters. He wants us to have so much faith in Him that we too learn to sleep through storms. Don’t be troubled ladies, our Father is leading us to still waters within our hearts. He is teaching us how to have peace no matter what life throws our way. When He decides He will not transform our situations, He is transforming our hearts and there is great purpose for those who submit to the process, lean into the pain, and conquer fear one step at a time. In the midst of the storms in life, we must remain hopeful for it is hope that gets us through any difficult situation and gives us the motivation to break free from the chains that hold us back from our destinies. Keep Calm and DIVA On!

Wake, Pray, Slay!

Thank you Lord for the open doors, the divine opportunities, and comforting peace you will give this Queen on today. May she remember that she is more than enough. Created on purpose for YOUR purpose. Amen. #prayslayconquertheday #embraceyourdiva #lovemyqueens #beblessed 

Embrace Your Diva Ministries Newsletter Launch

When God opens a door and gives you a vision, that should be enough reassurance and give you the confidence to go forth in what He has called you to do. Well I'm so overjoyed for another avenue to reach and minister to millions of women world wide. This past weekend, Embrace Your Diva Ministries launched its monthly newsletter packed with healthy meal ideas, a male's perspective, workouts that you don't even have to leave home to do, and an inspiring, encouraging, and transparent message. God wants us whole: mind, body, and spirit so the monthly newsletter is geared toward doing just that. Dealing with the "Whole" woman. So check out the newsletter, sign up, and share. I pray that you are blessed each month by what is shared. A link to sign up for the newsletter directly from the blog will be coming soon! Keep Calm and DIVA On! #lovemyqueens #embraceyourdiva 

Embrace Your Diva Ministries Newsletter ~ April 2017

Be an Inspiration

As women of God, we must believe what the word says about us and start enjoying our life by striving to not only be women of purpose and vision, but women that encourage and inspire other women as well. We are honoring God when we believe in His Word.  Let today be a new beginning to be the woman God intended you to be.  Look through the eyes of faith and choose to take some God inspired action now. Inspire someone today. Today will never come again. Be a blessing. Be a friend. Encourage someone. Take time to care. Let your words heal, and not wound. We women possess such incredible power–all in what we say. Proverbs 12:25 says, “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” Your good words and actions can gladden the hearts of the women you encounter on today. Your words and actions cannot only touch, but can actually change another’s heart. So whether it’s an email, in person, in a letter, over the phone, or in a note, remember that what you say and do today has the capacity to transform the countenance and the character of others. So encourage and inspire your sister in Christ today, the world already does a great job tearing us down.

Everything will work out

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that seems like you can't even comprehend how anything will turn out. You have trouble with seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. And it seems like the odds are against you... Well it is in that moment that the Lord whispers and says "trust me daughter." If the Lord has been an ever present help throughout your life in good times as well as the bad. Through pain and struggles, in the midst of danger seen and unseen. Then why would He not be able to see you through this time. I have come against a rock and hard place this past month and honestly I could not see the light at the end of the tunnel. As a matter of fact if I can be transparent... I still don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. But as I reflected on the Lord this morning and His goodness and grace I realized that He loves me and He has been with me this whole time. Not to rebuke and criticize me as the world or people would but to comfort me and give me peace in the storm. Even if I do not see the light at the end of the tunnel, I know for sure who is leading the way. When life hits you from every side and becomes overwhelming, when people don't believe in you... You my dear, believe in YOURSELF and the amazing God you serve! Remember to "Be Firm! do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain." (1Corinthians 15:58) Keep Calm and DIVA On! #embraceyourdiva

Pray! Slay! Conquer the Day!

God has not given you a spirit of fear BUT of Power, and of Love, and of a Sound Mind. So use the power that He has given you to endure anything that comes at you today. Walk in His love so that you can show forth love to whomever you encounter on today, even those that may be difficult to love. And keep a Sound Mind throughout your day. That means your mind is sharp, attentive, and clear. Pray Up! and Rise Up! "Doubt" and "Can't" are not a part of vocabulary today or any day, because the Great One dwells inside of YOU and He is greater than any circumstance, situation, problem, or challenge you'll face today. Keep Calm and DIVA On! #embraceyourdiva #lovemyqueens 💋 #mondaymorningpeptalk

Competition Free Zone

There is no need to compete with anyone else when you gain an understanding of who you are and whose you are. You are complete, made whole, lacking nothing in Christ Jesus. You draw your strength, your uniqueness, your courage, your endurance all from the One that created you. You were uniquely created with a divine purpose and a remarkable calling. Your gifts and talents make you original, so there's no need to compete and compare. Because Queens support and empower Queens. God loves you and thinks highly of you, and has gifted you to be a blessing to others. So keep Calm and DIVA On!

Hour of Power Is Back

Well after a couple of months off, the "Hour of Power" is back! Yes, Wednesday morning prayer is back, but it has been reformatted. So instead of a whole hour of prayer it will be 30 minutes of impactful, empowering, dynamic, powerful prayer. Take the time to get connected and start your day off with God. Prayer just doesn't change things but it also changes you! Dial (712) 832-8325 Access Code: 7874417 Every Wednesday morning at 5:00am (PST)

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

There are so many things in this world that can consume our attention and our time and get our eyes off of the Lord. Many things that we pursue: careers, family, husband, wealth that distracts us at times from God's purpose and plan for our lives. Why do we chase after all the things in life that we feel/think will make us happy, yet we don't pursue God with the same determination and hunger? Truth be told we are usually content with how much of God we have. We relegate our spiritual life to a corner while we pursue relationships, achievements, and enjoy the world around us. Only when a crisis hits do we even realize how distant we are from Him. As His daughter, His constant presence is promised to you. Keeping your eyes fixed on Him is a relentless reminder that His word is perfect, His promises are perfect, His timing is perfect, and He is perfect. The things that we pursue before we pursue our Heavenly Father can be better than we ever imagined if we keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, and keep Him the center. I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. (Psalm 16:8 NKJV) The right hand/side is regarded as the post of honor and dignity as well as a position of defense or protection. How amazing that when we stay focused on the Lord, when we keep Him the center, He guides us, protects us, loves us, strengthens us, defends us, and provides for us. A famous author, A.W. Tozer,  taught that we have exactly as much of God as we really want. Our spiritual life languishes not because God is stingy with his presence, but because we're too content to operate without him. If you are in the Pursuit of Happiness, then begin by first pursuing God. Keep Calm and DIVA On! 

Re-directed not Rejected

Have you ever felt rejected or been rejected? I'm sure if we are honest with ourselves we all have felt or have been rejected some time in our life, and rejection can sometimes leave us feeling hurt or unworthy maybe even bitter. Well Queen, your Heavenly Father knows all about rejection. He knows how much it hurts and how heavy your heart can become. He knows, and He cares! Every time you have or may feel as though you are being rejected, keep in mind that you are just being re-directed to something better. God loves you and He will never reject you. He cares about everything that concerns you. So don't get caught up in other's opinions of you, but get caught up in the One that loves you unconditionally. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as (daughters) by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will... (Ephesians 1:3-5) So keep calm and DIVA on because you are loved and chosen by God. 

More than Enough

You are more than enough because the God you serve is more than enough. Remember that ALL things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) All that you need is in YOU! 💋 #embraceyourdiva 

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (Psalm 139:14)

How amazing and splendid it is to know that we have a Heavenly Father that not only loves us and thinks the world of us. But has given us power and strength to not only endure the obstacles and circumstances that we may face in life. However He has equipped you with every resource you will ever need to not only conquer the enemy, but live an abundant life. Do you understand Queen that you are fearfully and wonderfully made because God created you to do great and marvelous works. Rest in His promises of you and rest in the power that He has graced you with. Not your will, but His will be done in your life ALWAYS! #embraceyourdiva Keep Calm and DIVA On! 😌

You are Loved!

I think it's always good to have a reminder of just how loved we are. We sometimes forget because we focus on our mistakes, but God loves you no matter how many mistakes you have made. He loves you even in your darkest hours. He comforts you even in your darkest moments, and He forgives you even in your darkest failures. The world celebrates love on a special day... but God celebrates YOU and His love for you EVERYDAY! Now that's real love 💖 and that's God's love 💖 You are worthy to be loved... period.

Deliverance can be yours

Empathizing with the situations, setbacks, and circumstances that many women are faced with on a day to day basis there has to come a point where you say to yourself "Enough is Enough!" Well what do you do when your mind and your spirit have been spent and you don't feel the presence of God in your life anymore? When you as a believer have reached the point at which your conscience has been seared and is no longer able to hear the convicting voice of the Holy Spirit that would bring you to repentance, then you may be in need of deliverance. Deliverance is not what Hollywood or even some churches have made it out to be. Deliverance is necessary, it's safe, and it can be yours. Deliverance is receiving ALL of your salvation; it is coming to a place of wholeness in Christ Jesus; deliverance is the restoration of the broken pieces in your life. Salvation itself means: restoration, deliverance, safety, healing, and soundness. With deliverance we have the opportunity to appropriate the rest of our salvation through our faith. Please take the time to watch the video below brought forth under the direction of the Holy Spirit by Biblical Counselors/Coaches Manu and Georgette Brown. They have take the time to explain what deliverance is and what it's not. Woman of God please know that God wants to make sure you enjoy and embrace all that He has to offer you. Keep Calm and Diva On! #embraceyourdiva in 2017 #lovemyqueens