Title: 'For All Women of God'

'Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing.' -  Exodus 15:20

As an ordained female minister of Christ, I have a great passion for music. Hence why I learned to play many different instruments. One of the most effective forms of exercise I have found is dancing to the rhythms of praise and worship music. It invigorates both body and soul. I recommend this if ever you feel down or depressed, and you will be uplifted. I used to be in the habit when attending large Christian gatherings where a lot of gospel singing would take place, to carry a tambourine with me, to play along. I was at one such Christian gathering not so long ago, when I did this. The music being played at the time was deeply touching and the presence of the Holy Spirit was eminent, as the congregation swayed in unison to the music. It was amidst this sacred encounter, that I was suddenly jerked into present, by the tug of a security officers hand on my arm beckoning me to stop shaking my tambourine and remain quiet.Why I wondered? Surely I hadn't been playing out of synchronism or rhythm. I had been an experienced percussionist for many years. 

Later, at the conclusion of the service, I would approach this particular security man and ask him why he had stopped me.Turns out he had assumed it to be merely disruptive and disorderly conduct on my part, and he had felt the need to 'bring me under control'. His interjection had nothing to do with my inability to play. He just felt he had to maintain his own version of order and control, abruptly disrupting my special prayer moment.  I now wish I had this bible passage above, handy at the time to show him, so he could get my actual viewpoint.

I have heard it said often times that we live in a man's world. If that were true, then what are we women doing here? Is this world not ours too? I actually believe this world ultimately belongs to God, not to any man or woman. male or female, black or white we are merely custodians of this world. As women we have an important part to play in God's world, and it is clear from the above passage, that the ancient women of the bible like Miriam, were very aware of this. As women of God today, we need to pick up our tambourines and dance in tune with Christ.

We see in the bible that what women do is important to God. Mary Magdalene was the first ever disciple to see Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. --- 

'Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her'.  John20:18

Women and their works are considered with high esteem by God. Check out the Proverbs 31 woman from verse 10-30. It is vital that we honour ourselves and our calling as women of God, and permit our light to shine for God's kingdom. We are no more or less accountable or responsible to God than are men, nor are we less valuable in the eyes of our Creator, and we must lay claim to this truth in all of our being, doing and having. Let us be inspired by powerful women of the bible such as:  

Miriam, Ex. 15:20,21; Mic. 6:4; Deborah, Judg. 4:4,5; Huldah, 2 Kin. 22:14-20; 2 Chr. 34:22-28; Noadiah, Neh. 6:14; Anna, Luke 2:36-38; Philip's daughters, Acts 21:9.   

Therefore, this month of December and through out the festive period, 

I am once again reminded that as women of God, we also have the wonderful example of Mary mother of Jesus, who at a very tender age listened to God and to Angelic messages with enough faith to bear are Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Can you conceive what might have happened and where we might be right now, had she not heeded her divine purpose, and embraced it with every fibre of her being? 

I can't imagine that was an easy task to be a virgin bride and mother, or to travel such a long distance so as to deliver her child safely in a stable. But as a woman of God, she took on her task with conviction, fully understanding its importance and the value of her actions on the rest of humanity. Let us all go forth, and use all the love and skills that we have been so blessed with to encourage one another, and to serve the Lord in winning souls for His kingdom, on earth and in the heavens.

Title: 'WOMAN OF GOD' /Oils - Prayer Art (From Set) by Rev.Bola A

PRAYER REQUEST 

Dear Father God,

I humbly request your blessing upon every reader of this page, that each one may experience all the love, joy, peace, abundance and happiness you have for them. I pray for all women everywhere that they may truly KNOW you, and embrace you. I pray particularly for your grace and favour upon those of us women who are called to be of service in your kingdom at this time. Bless all such women Oh God! Grant us divine wisdom, understanding and the strength to fulfil each of our roles and our destinies, with focus and determination until the mission is accomplished. Help us to work and play together in harmony, united only by our love for you, from you, and for one another. Forgive us our errors and faults, for I know they are many, and without you, we are helpless to conquer them. Help us to learn, change and grow from these, into the magnificent beings that you would have us be. When we stumble and fall, please pick us up in your divine arms. Send your angels to administer to us day and night, that we may be firm and bold in our work for you. Protect us from danger and harms way, and even from those parts of ourselves that are counter to the overall plan. Please tame our egos, to fall in line with Your divine program. when we begin to stray, pull us back into your loving arms. When we are beset with temptation, guard us with your divine light, that the devil might flee from us. Hold on to us Oh God, and never let go. Please help us to be like you, existing truly in your image, without shame, blame or blemish. Grant us your peace of mind, body and Spirit in Christ Jesus mighty name I pray. 

So it is. Amen!

Love and Light....Rev.Bola A.

-----------------------------------------