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A Woman's Self Reflection

SELF REFLECTION

WHERE YOU WERE, WHERE YOU ARE, WHERE YOU ARE GOING

            A woman is so much more than the flesh she is in. Women are daughters of the king. Now, we know that God created man first but when he created woman he knew that he was saving the best for last.

Who are we?

As women we sometimes fail to realize how great we are. We fail to realize that we were divinely created, that we were perfectly made. I don’t care if you are tall, short, thick, thin, light skinned or nice and chocolate like me; you are the perfect you. No-one else can do you like you can, because they were not created to. You were created just as you are to be just who you are. The question is: Do you know who you are?

God chose us to be the portal through which he creates new life. He breathed life in us so that he may continue to breathe life through us. Psalm 139:13 says “you made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb”. We are precious gifts of God. Not just gifts from God but gifts of God.

·         Romans 5:1 tells us that we have been justified – “Therefore since we have been justified, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

·         1Corithians 6:19-20 tells us that we are bought with a price – “Do you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God you are not your own; you were bought with a price”. Therefor honor God with your body.

·         Colossians 1:13-14 tells us that we have been redeemed and forgiven – “ For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and bought us into the kingdom of the son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins”.

·         Romans 8:28 tells us that we are assured – “And we know that all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”. So walk in your purpose.

·         2 Timothy 1:7 says – “For God did not give us a spirit of fear but a spirit of power, love and self-discipline”. It is time to tap into that power.

·         2Corithians 5:17declares that “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come”. Reflect on where you were, where you are, and where you are going.

We are daughters of the king. A woman is so much more than the flesh she is in.

A women’s work is never done

There are so many roles that women have to fill. We have to be mothers and for some of us fathers too. We have to be nurses, chefs, house keeper, teachers, managers, counselors, providers, friends and lovers. We have to be everything for everyone in our lives. Then, on top of all that we have to deal with ourselves – body changes, as a woman our bodies go through so many changes; we have to deal with our physical and emotional health. We have to be strong. Proverbs 11:16 reminds us “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down”. When you reflect on your life which woman are you and which woman will you choose to be. Wise or Foolish.

Examine ourselves

It is time for women to recognize how powerful you are. Not only is it time to realize how powerful you are but it is also time to begin to tap into that power. It is time to take control of your life.  What better time than now. Day after day you have been putting up with the same old foolishness. You’ve been excepting things you don’t have to except. You’ve been doing things you know you should not do. But you do it anyway. The reason for that for many women is because you don’t know your worth. Reflect on where you were last year then think about where you are now. Did anything change? Are you where you want to be? Is your life what you expected it to be? Whatever your answer – have you asked yourself the question why? What have you done and what are you now doing to make your life what it is today? Are you willing to own up to your responsibility for your choices? “If you’d like to know what your choices have been, look at yourself and the life you have lived. What you see is the choices you’ve made”. Reflect on where you want to go from here. Are you willing to do the work it will take to get to where you want to go? Keep in mind that it may not be easy but anything is possible when you put your faith and trust in God who strengthens you. “Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines” Should you reach, what feel is the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. Look towards the hill from which comes your help. Know that trouble don’t last always. A woman can overcome any obstacle when she believes she can. Know who you are. Women are daughters of the king, a precious and perfect creation of worth who hold great value with God. Begin building your tomorrow right now. Walk in the light of what God has created you to be. Know that a women’s power for living an abundant life comes from the word of God.

When I reflect on where I was compared to where I am, I get excited about where God is taking me. Now, I say where God is taking me because I make it a point to make him a part of every plan. His will and his will alone be done in my life. I can honestly say that I am a better woman today than I was yesterday because God has blessed me to be able to love myself for who I am and to have faith and believe in who he has created me to be.

So I say to you today: Love yourself, Love God, Set Standards for your life and do not be afraid to live by those standards. A women’s worth is more than the flesh she is in.

Loretta M. Green-Warren©

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Lies I tell my husband

Over the years I have told my dear husband, well.... many lies. The best part about that is that he doesn't know it. He practically believes just about everything I tell him. After all, why would  a woman lie to her husband.
Well, there are many reasons. Know I'm not talking about hurtful, deceitful, painful lies. No! I'm talking about little white lies. The kind that most of you women reading this have also told your husbands. Oh, don't tell me that you are one of those perfect wives who have never told even a tiny little lie..... yeah right! Any way, here is one of the biggest lies that I have told my husband
"You were my first"
Do you think he believed that one? Keep in mind that I had kids when we met.
* Another lie:
"You are the best lover I ever had"
I do love him best of all so.... this may not be that big of a lie.
* Here is a hard lie to tell:
"You are the biggest I ever had"
Well, that one might actually be true. He is a black man... I'm just saying. When I go back and compare notes and pictures (yes, I have pictures. Don't you?) it's kind of hard to determine in one or two cases. Not that I had a lot to compare him with.
* Another lie:
"I love your mother"
I don't call her, I don't visit, I don't buy her gift on her birthday, Mother's day or Christmas, I avoid all contact but I love her.... really.
"I love your kids"
What I really love is the fact that they don't live with us.
"I absolutely love the present you bought me"
I will love it more when I take it back and get what I really want.
*Dangerous lie:
"I would never think of your best friend in that way"
I mean... Your friend is handsome, sexy, tall, and muscular. Not to mention I was initially attracted to him instead of you, but you know, why would I think of him in that way. I love you.
* Get out of sex free lie:
"My stomach hurt"
"My head hurt"
"I tired, rough day at work"
" I got my period" with this lie sometimes it takes some convincing. For instance, a few times I had to put hot sauce on a tampon (ketchup doesn't absorb as well on the tampon) and plant it in the trash in plain view, then insert one just for effects so that he would adhere to the red light. I know, a little extreme but it works. You're telling me you've never done that.
*Another lie:
"Oh I don't mind kissing you before you brush away your morning breathe"
OMG... some lies can kill you. A man's morning breathe aint no joke especially depending on what he did the night before.
*The usual lie:
"Yes, I already came"
I really didn't but it would be too much work to get him going again so I just... lie.
*More lies:
"Sex last night was great"
Even though I didn't come nor did we cuddle after nor did you stay awake long enough to listen to what I had to say. So... yeah it was great
"I don't mind you having female friends"
Just as long as he has a penis hanging between his legs that is not attached to you.
"I don't have any money"
Except the couple hundreds I have stashed in a secret bank account that you don't know about.
* Lies without purpose
"I forgot"
I forgot to pay the electric bill. I couldn't pass up buying the shoes I have hidden in the closet, that I bought with the electric bill money.
I forgot you said you were coming home early. I got so busy on facebook that I didn't get a chance to cook dinner.
I forgot to buy groceries. My girl friends and I went out to lunch and I spent the grocery money on...lunch.
I forgot to pay the car insurance. That's why you got a ticket and the car got towed. Sorry.
I forgot you said you wanted to make love. I would never have pretended to fall asleep on the couche reading the bible.

I know what you're thinking. Does she ever tell him the truth? The answer is YES. I always tell him how much I love him. I always tell him how much I appreciate him. I always tell him how much I need him. These things are all TRUE. You have to love a man who would put up with someone like me. The only reason I lie to him is because... I love him. Honest...I do.

Leave me a comment about some of the lies you tell your husband or your man.

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Loretta