Girl, We Look Like LOVE!

Recently, I spoke my personal truth of Facebook in celebration of my upcoming birthday (August 28th).

I will be 52 years old. "Hallelujah" and "Amen".

Still not sure what exactly compelled me to do so except a push from God, but I needed it. We as women, particularly Christian women, are expected to be modest and reserved in how we celebrate ourselves. Having lived for half a century, I guess I'm over it. I want to to celebrate my victories and my scars, my wounds and my wins.

So, take me as I am. God does.

For those of you who don't follow me or @mygodnme on Facebook (and why not?), the post from a few days ago is below.

Female or male, I hope you gain some insight into how to love the godly woman in your life.

Especially if that woman is you.

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In 13 days... (long post)

This morning, the topic for EmpowerU was "Embracing Your Vessel". During the discussion, I couldn't help but look back on how I saw myself in my early twenties. I was a new mom, a wife... but never really saw myself as a WOMAN - a vessel of beauty and strength and resilience and love. Now, I might have hesitated back then to even speak this truth because of how others might respond, but in 13 DAYS I will be 52 years old. I have earned every year. I have made huge mistakes. I have cried silent tears that only God could see and yet, I have loved more than I ever though possible. So forgive me if I don't let your judgement drown out my joy.

I am a vessel of BEAUTY. I am a vessel of STRENGTH. I am a vessel of RESILIENCE. I am a vessel of LOVE.

For all He's done for me how dare I dismiss His love within me.

In my 20's, I looked like LOVE when I got married and when I divorced.

In my 30's, I looked LOVE when family broke my heart and God healed it.

In my 40's, I looked like LOVE when I was rejected and when I was favored.

And in my 50's, I look like LOVE because I recognize more than ever how much I am loved and can love.

Am I arrogant? No. I'm just a grown woman