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Hannah: A great woman of prayer

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God knows your story See, Grace's story is nothing more than the tale of Hannah (which means Grace) and her rival, Peninnah, or Penny for short. We find the story  in 1 Samuel 1 through 1 Samuel 2:1-21. Each year, Elkanah would take his two wives, Hannah and Peninnah, to Shiloh to present a sacrifice to God and worship the Lord at the Tabernacle there. And every year it was the same for Hannah: the same insulting comments from Peninnah; the same emptiness that her husband could never fill. She walked away with her deepest longing unmet. She desired children, yet God had not opened her womb. To make matters worse, Peninnah taunted Hannah concerning her barrenness. Although Elkanah loved Hannah and was very kind to her (1 Samuel 1:5, 8), Peninnah’s unkindness on top of her natural grief was too much for Hannah to bear. Hannah cried out to God about her situation. She promised the Lord that if He would give her a son, she would dedicate him to God as a Nazirite (a man set apart

Ruth : Anointed for a new beginning

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A great woman of loyalty. In a time where they believed the Gospel was only for the "Jews" a "Gentile" chose God. Ruth is more than a love story, its a story of faith and loyalty. The story of Ruth foreshadows the glorious act of salvation. The story of Naomi’s family and the way it endured is a universal theme. Even Ruth, a foreigner from the despised Moabites, could move God’s plan towards fulfillment. Ruth has special significance for Christians: Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:2-17) lists four women, and Ruth is one of them Ruth is an example of how God can change a life and take it in a direction He has foreordained, and we see Him working out His perfect plan in Ruth’s life, just as He does with all His children (Romans 8:28). Although Ruth came from a pagan background in Moab, once she met the God of Israel, she became a living testimonial to Him by faith. Even though she lived in humble circumstances before marrying Boaz, she believed

The Esther anointing : CALLED FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

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CALLED FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS God wld 've saved the Jews with or without Esther's help. She didn't let pride get in the way. She chose to be part of God's plan. After reading the book of Esther i was like ''God whatever you are doing in this season do not do it without me. Lord, cultivate an obedient spirit in me, so I can be blessed with your divine favour like Esther!'' Just like in biblical times, God is positioning women today and giving them divine opportunities to influence the culture for His glory. The Esther Anointing gives you the keys to Esther's success, including the qualities that make women great, the power of influence, and the key to finding God's favor for your assignment. It doesn't matter where you came from or what skills and talents you have; if you let Him, God can use your life for His glory! Esther was willing to risk her life for the welfare of her people and the furthering of God's plan.

Unexpected

Sometimes saying the unexpected has the most effect. Think of this in regard to a statement by Jesus: “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it” (Matt. 10:39). In a kingdom where the King is a servant (Mark 10:45), losing your life becomes the only way to find it. This is a startling message to a world focused on self- protection. Nothing is really lost by a life of sacrifice. -Henry Liddon In practical terms, how can we “lose our life”? The answer is summed up in the word  sacrifice . When we sacrifice, we put into practice Jesus’s way of living. Instead of grasping for our own wants and needs, we esteem the needs and well-being of others. Jesus not only taught about sacrifice but He also lived it by giving Himself for us. His death on the cross became the ultimate expression of the heart of the King who lived up to His own words: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13).

Becoming a Woman of Influence :Deborah annoiting

Becoming a Woman of Influence As in biblical times God is calling today’s women to a purpose greater than themselves. this month of AUGUST i want to take time to share more about the powerful women in the bible or i can say WOMEN on  GOD's wall of fame. i will start with the The Deborah Anointing that shows you that although you may have been trapped in tradition and locked into captivity by cultural and gender prejudices, God desires for you to break through these barriers. Now is the time to embrace the fullness of your purpose! Read Judges 4:1-5 to find out more about prophetess Deborah Deborah as a woman after God’s heart. She was a prophetess, visionary, full of passion, a general, a warrior, a praiser, an intercessor, a worshiper, a mother, a wife, a judge, a woman of balance, a woman of courage and a woman who made a difference. During this particular season of my life, God has been dealing with me about my Praise and speaking to me about the power in “release