The Purpose of SEED!

I have recently been RE-introduced with the true purpose of seed. The purpose is simply to produce. The only reason I use RE-introduced is because I knew this but we can know something, take it for granted and its truth can be lost on us. Seed planted will more often than not… produce and it will always and only produce after its own kind. There are 3 things I’d like to share tonight about seed producing and it all comes from the materialization of the most beautiful zinnias that are growing outside of my house.

What is so amazing about these flowers that I must write about it? Well, the zinnias that are growing outside are growing out of place. They are growing around the cement border of my flower garden and in a place that I really do not recall sowing/planting them in. They are vibrant, beautiful and bring a smile to my face every time I see them. They are doing and being what they were meant to and no matter what I or anyone else says (I may say that they are out of place, wrong or whatever) they continue to grow anyway. They were planted and obviously in good ground, they've received water and sunlight and every other nourishment or nutrient needed for them to grow and here they are. They are zinnias, just as the packet said when I purchased them and no matter where I may have designated or desired for them, they are here now and they are here to stay.

Now to the 3 lessons:

1.)Seeds are and do what they were created for. They can’t change that; they produce after their own kind; so, be careful of the seeds you plant for they too will produce after their kind. If you sow love, expect to receive love; with peace, expect peace and with discord, you can expect more of the same. Make sure what you give out is exactly what you’d wish to receive at any given moment for we never really know when, where or how our seeds will reappear in our lives. Be kind on purpose, good on purpose, be righteous (treat others right) on purpose and we will never have to worry or wonder what will appear in our lives later.

2.)The zinnias outside were not “supposed” to be where they are. A year and a half ago; I decided to plant these seeds. I watered them and they began to grow. I got extremely busy and forgot to tend to the flowers and weeds began to share their space in my garden. I’ve mentioned before that have a very nice neighbor who decided to adopt me several years ago and he takes care of my lawn monthly as an act of kindness. Well, Mr. Williams had no idea that these weeds had flowers growing along with them and he sprayed a weed killer which killed my flowers also.

These zinnias that are blooming along the border of the flower bed were supposed to be dead, right along with the ones he’d sprayed that day; but, here they are… radiant, beautiful and ALIVE. Many times we try to “fit in” places that others say we don’t belong; so, they spray us with their words, attitudes and actions to try to kill us. If by chance we find ourselves outcast or blown off (winds of life) remember to be like these seeds and bloom wherever you find yourself planted, even if it’s outside of the norm or in unique places. We many times look in one direction for our harvest and God has a totally different vision for us. Don’t get beside yourself when you don’t fit in a particular manmade box. Take the limits off of God, for when I look around, these seemingly out of place seeds, that are now beautiful flowers, made it when the others didn’t and if I glance at the bigger picture… the land that I marked off was my idea and was also rather small in size; however, God’s territory expands far beyond my cement border and the ground was just as good (or fertile) there. Be willing to let GOD grow you outside of your and others limitations.

3.)Remember that what killed others won’t kill you. Everyone’s path is different. If you dare to allow the process… the winds, the rain, the sun (heat), people stepping on or over you and even the harsh critical stares and judgments… eventually you’ll see that it has all helped you to become greater. These beautiful flowers don’t look the same; some of them are bent in strange angles, others are joined and some stand alone. There are big buds, smaller ones and miniature ones but they are all beautiful and each day I see more of them. They are multiplying, just like the GOD we serve who multiplies and adds to us when we allow HIS processing. Hard times make us more beautiful and pull out of us the very thing(s) we’re made of. When the wind, storms, sun, and trespassers come, continue to be you and trust the process. What doesn’t kill you (weed away) makes you strong enough to bring revelation and light, insights, smiles and laughter to others. Oh, one final revelation that was given to me today… that very cement barrier that "appeared" to have kept those flowers out of the flower bed actually wound up being a barrier of protection that kept these flowers from being sprayed and killed. This shows us that sometimes the very things we are wishing, fighting and praying for... the very places we’d like to occupy might be the death of us were we to get it. Remember God's plan is much bigger than anything we can conceive in our own minds; so, relinquish your hold on the reins of your life. God has a plan for us and HIS plan is always the best.

As I close, I’d like to remind you that we are wonderful and marvelous just as we are. It matters not what others say, do or think of us. All we have to do is continue being true to our unique design, to our purpose and God’s plan and we will stand, despite the opposition and grow into the very person(s) we were meant to be or like a tree planted by the rivers of water… the trees that bear much fruit and whose leaves do not die. There are seeds that are producing after their own kind within us. They have been planted on the inside of us before the foundations of the world. God Almighty spoke over us and into us(seed of Words) and HE is now looking for that seed to produce after its kind; so, being true to YOU will actually bring glory to God. Be like seed planted on good ground (even when you’re planted outside of the box) and allow it to return unto you a harvest of fruit after you’ve been through the processes of life. We can bloom in unfamiliar places and unchartered territories when we take the limits off of God, release our plans to His and trust that He has got us in HIS loving hands, those beautiful big hands that He’s promised no one can take us out of.

God Bless and Keep YOU,
Dee

I Thought of YOU Today, My Friend!

I pray that you are having a fabulous day! :)

I just wanted to touch bases with you. You came into my thoughts on the past two days and I know that I should either be praying for you or checking on you... so here I am doing both.

I pray that all is well with you and your family. I pray that all is well with your studies and your work. I pray that spiritually you are receiving nourishment for your soul and that your spirit is being edified and built up. I pray that you are growing in your knowledge of the Lord and that HIS presence is felt by you daily. I pray that you are surrounded with and by goodness, holiness and Godliness. I pray that you KNOW that you are blessed and redeemed, set free and forgiveness... you are ACCEPTED and MADE RIGHTEOUS in CHRIST JESUS, our Lord. I pray that favor, mercy and kindness overtakes you and that you are blessed physically, mentally, emotionally and financially. I pray that you are walking in light and never darkness and that God's purpose and plan for your life is revealed unto you clearly. I pray that each step you take near that purpose... JOY fills your heart and soul. I pray for the rest of your life to be the best of your life and that everywhere you go, you shine forth as pure light.

BE Blessed and LIVE Blessed, my dear friend... you already are and you possess all you'll ever need to do so effectively.

GOD BLESS YOU,
Dee

REALITY CHECK ~ KYE POOLE

FINDING ME... MORE is Women of Destiny's Youth/Young Adult OUTREACH and soon to be our newly formed Non-profit Organization. It always does my heart good to see positive YOUNG ADULTS doing positive things. Well, today I get the unique pleasure of introducing a "spoken word" (rap/poetry) work from KYE POOLE, my nephew.

Kye is a High School Senior and a celebrated football player (in the line of many great football players in his family). I say this only because of the intimate TRUTH that he shares here. At "Finding ME... More", we teach about: self-esteem, self-acceptance, self-awareness, peer-pressure, bullying, etc.; but, more often than not we don't view the "popular crowd" as those who have issues. Now I know that thiS is far from truth. Thank you, Kye... for enlightening me and for choosing to bless me and others by courageously sharing your heart.

*As for those of you reading this who knows him personally, make sure you have him spit this rhyme for you... HE IS AWESOME AND IT IS POWERFUL!!!




~KYE POOLE


Tell me where we at in this world
Everybody hollering 'bout they blessed like there ain't a curse in the world
But I'm callin out all the bluffs
You say you blessed but did you pray today ?
The truth is you only say you blessed when things are going your way
I'm blessed on my worst day
Cause I'm still here living
Wanted to kill myself a while back,
Honestly,
But The Lord wouldn't let me make the killing
He rearranged how I was living
Preached the benefits of life
Brought me to my Knees
I swear I can't thank him enough at night
So when I wake,
I thank him again for the opportunity
Because instead of following the crowds
I only let him influence me
It's you and me
Whoever's receiving this message
I'm reaching out to you my friend
I hope you catch at least one lesson
That before you go out and you dressing
You thank the lord for the clothes on your back
You putting a hat on your dome
I'm tryna make your mind snap back
Cause brothers out here killing and stealing and living a life full of sins.
Girls walking 'round with barely any clothes on their skin
And everybody pretends
The wrong's instilled so we say nothing
I pray to God I opened up your mind to what the worlds becoming.



~KYE POOLE
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

A Brand NEW Way of Viewing CHANGE!

I'd like to begin this writing with a question… How do you gauge change in your life?

I have come to a new realization and that is, I HAD the tendency to say “I HATE CHANGE”; however, it is not true. I love change… what I don’t like is uncertainty that “sometimes” accompany change. We change daily; we change our clothes, our minds, our make-up and if you’re anything like me… our hair, quite often. We change destinations, jobs, geographic locations and even relationships (especially in these times) frequent enough to put a big dent in my previous theory of NOT LIKING CHANGE.

So, the real question is how do we view change in our lives? I have come out of my comfort zone a little to include the scenic route to several different locations (because I was tired of the monotony of my day), I’ve opened myself up to the idea of new friendships (letting people into my life a little more easily) and I have even been a little more open to travel because as much as I’d like to see the world, I haven’t been much of an explorer. Why, I couldn’t even tell you the “Hot Spots” in my city or the surrounding cities. I can view this as I am super boring or as I work entirely too much and I opt for the latter.

Today’s thought comes a result of one of those “new view of change” decisions… I chose to allow a new friendship to develop recently and I knew going into it that it would be a “temporary “ friendship; I have never had a friendship on a time-table before and couldn’t possibly know how much or quickly it would affect my life or my thought process. Needless to say, if anything affects your thought process it is change and it can be for the better or worse. So back to this friendship; temporary, by definition means, only lasting for a limited amount of time. However, in a matter of 12 days, I have smiled, relaxed, laughed, hid my face (scary movies are NOT my thing) and ENJOYED every minute shared with this person who will be leaving my life, probably indefinitely, at this week’s end. I don’t like that he’s leaving but I knew he would and I allowed the friendship anyway. It has added to me as this person has challenged my thought process, opened me up to a NEW way of looking at faith and Christianity, and has granted me even more exposure to that selflessness that I am growing into daily.

“People are reflections of GOD dwelling with us, in us” is something that I discovered and wrote recently. This is very true of my new Nigerian friend… I SEE GOD IN HIM. So, even if it was for a brief moment of time, I made the correct decision to allow someone into my life and I am a better person for it. Only GOD could get the credit for bringing Tumini into my life (FUNNY… I don’t even know his last name) and only GOD can get the glory out of two human beings from different countries bonding so naturally that he can be considered my family. What is the glue that bonds us? Christ. So, through church worship services, movies, lunches, travel, conversations and much laughter, I’d venture to say… this change has been a GREAT one. How do you gauge change in your life? As for me, I know that every experience won’t be as beautiful as this one; but, if it is GOD’s plan and we yield to it, I’d venture to say that change can definitely be good for us.

I am growing every day and I love the person I am becoming and may GOD always to get the glory as I live this life abundantly in HIM. Safe travels to you, my dear new friend; oh and by the way, I have also realized that “temporary” can be viewed differently as well, for though he can’t be the friend I hang out with daily anymore, thanks to technology… he’ll remain my friend as long as SKYPE, Twitter and Facebook remains. Special thanks go out to the creator(s) of each of these sites. :)

P.S. ~ On a different note... as he stands HERE right now, I am informed that his name, Tuminipapamier Nni-Inegha Bell-Gam means ~ "the world will try; but, will not succeed". Yes INDEED; told you, this was GOD!!!

Be Blessed
~Dee

HE DWELLS WITH US, IN US.

I've recently discovered something so simple and beautiful that it has to be God!

I have realized just how blessed I truly am and how much beauty GOD has placed in my life. Now, when I usually speak of beauty, I am describing the beauty of nature: the sky, the trees, leaves rustling in the breeze, flowers, water-ways and water falls, rocks, caves and clouds, etc. Sometimes when I describe beauty I am speaking of the beautiful creatures: birds, butterflies, fish, puppies and though I'm not a fan, kittens can be rather cute too (especially when they keep their distance) and some wildlife are just plain gorgeous; but perhaps, when I say beauty... I'm thinking of my daughter who always has been the epitome of beauty and love to me.

Well, the thing that I've recently recognized and I truly mean it's become so evident to me that it can no longer be overlooked or denied... is that GOD has blessed me with the most beautiful people in my life. Each individual has their own uniqueness. I have recently seen in people, the beauty that GOD himself filled them with. HE IS PRESENT IN MY LIFE THROUGH THEM.

It's HIM in their faces, eyes, hearts, personalities, kindness, smiles, words and hugs. It is HE, in the complete stranger who takes her time to make sure she comforts me through her knowledge of something that has me a bit perplexed and HE'S in the new friend who has made me his project... only wanting to bring joy and peace into my life while he remains in this country. It's the beauty of GOD extended in the hearts of two more friends who upon our meeting tells me they've heard so much about me already that they have claimed me and my child as friends and they immediately present her with a gifts.

It's in the caring heart of my mom who calls me daily just to make sure I'm okay and if I don't answer fast enough, she's starts leaving frantic messages on my voicemail. It's in the gesture of my youngest sister who drives across town to pick up Tyler while I'm working because she couldn't bear the thought of Ty being home alone and trust me when I say the list can go on to include my friends and co-laborers at Women of Destiny, who go out of their way often to make sure I know that they believe in the vision and in the visionary. Those friends who invest their time, treasures, money and thoughts as well as prayers into our lives.

I had become so consumed in my personal dilemmas that I'd lost sight of the LOVE that surrounds me daily. It's love that I see when the same people "like" my post within minutes of my writing them. People I have not had the pleasure of meeting personally; yet, GOD has allowed me the honor of touching their lives through HIS anointed words that HE gives me daily as I seek Him before I rise. See, I too have come to treasure the friendships so much that I first give you CHRIST (the words that HE drops in my Spirit or that HE deposits into me). I don't come to you half-cocked and I don't come in my own strength or in my own name, I come to you in the name of HIM who sent me. HE justifies me and it is only through HIS LOVE that I am able to share with you in hopes that you too will be touched with and by the revelations that HE first gives me, revelations like this one.

Today's revelation is... "GOD is walking amongst us daily". HE does so through HIS children. We imitators of HIM, we disciples of HIS. We are HIS representatives and HIS ambassadors of LOVE. It is the revelation that every person I have come in contact with has left a wonderful, beautiful imprint in my life; some were sowers of seed, some have poured water (through love) upon the seed and others were nurturers of the seeds. Regardless of their roles, the seed has matured and I now have beautiful trees with flower blossoms and fruit all over them growing within me. The fruit of these trees are the fruit of the Spirit... such fruit as: LOVE, joy, peace, faithfulness, gentleness, kindness, long-suffering, meekness, goodness and self-control.

I have been blessed in this life to have had the opportunity to come to myself; I've denied myself and in my selflessness, I have discovered LOVE like never before. There was a time recently that I was so self-involved that all I could see was what I wanted and didn't have, the terrible circumstances of diagnoses, heartache and pain. I was overworked and in my opinion... underpaid (no one can ever put a price tag on the value I bring to the day, the job, the relationship, etc.) I saw the lack of a romantic relationship and the strain of trying to be all things to all people and not enough to and for myself. NOW, all I see how GOD has been showering me with HIS presence and with HIS LOVE through HIS elect this whole time and you know the greatest gift of it all is being able to realize it before it became too late. The connections that may have been mine early on, when I was still caught up in my own little world are still a part of my life; so, I still have the time to sow into them, thank them, LOVE them, bless them and hopefully plant seed, water or nurture those lives for as long as God will allow and as long as I still have breath.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CREATION OF ALL CREATION IS YOU and I am so happy to have had the opportunity to KNOW you. I LOVE YOU sincerely, deeply and truly... I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND I APPRECIATE YOUR SHARING THE GOD IN YOU WITH ME! :) Take time to look around and search the hearts, eyes, hugs, faith, gentleness and kindness of those around you. In their sweet words, time invested and their willingness to help, choose to see GOD; for truly HE IS THERE in the very people that surround us daily. HE IS INTIMATELY INVOLVED IN THE DETAILS of our lives, offering assistance in the smallest; yet, most miraculous ways. HE IS OUR MIRACLE... "And the WORD became flesh and dwelt among us"... and today HE IS still dwelling among us by dwelling INSIDE of each of us.

~Dee Poole

Expansion

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This is the way; Walk In It!

New American Standard Bible (©1995) Isaiah 30:21
"Your ears will hear a word behind you, "This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right or to the left".

I love the Lord. He is such an awesome God... He reigns like non other, and no one compares to Him! This is my heart confession; this is the true soul cry of my being. I cannot imagine my life being lived without Him, as a matter of fact, there is no LIFE or LIVING without HIM. I have come to the most intimate revelation of my life and that is that I have completely surrendered to Him and though I don't know and can't gauge exactly where this journey of "dangerous surrender" (Kay Warren) will lead me, I do know that I am on the correct path for my life.

I have noticed recently that on this journey there will be casualties and that has saddened me a bit. We lose people we thought would ride with us forever and have our backs through it all. When this happens we have to stop for a moment to regroup because the truth of the matter is, we may have thought they were there for the long-haul but God had a different plan that may or may not include them. We'll never know exactly who our help will ultimately come through, which means that we shouldn't judge others because our blessing or our help can come through the very person we are judging.

Many times we hear the directives, we know the plan and we grab people to come along for the ride; people who fit a certain criteria (which is exactly what the world does) thinking we need them and sometimes it is okay and God will allow it; but, there are other times when God will say "NO, this journey is YOUR journey and one you are to walk alone". It has taken me a while to truly understand that and maybe that has hindered my own progress because God had to undo all that I'd done in my own might. We must come to a place of total surrender to God's way of doing it, for it is truly HIS plan anyway. We have to repent for trying to manipulate or control the plan, say goodbye to those we tried to bring with us and continue the journey of destiny that we are on.

Secretly, I've longed for others on this path who are as committed to the vision as I and sometimes I wonder if there is anybody out there that has this burning desire within them as well. I know I can't possibly be the only one who feels this sense of urgency to set things right in this world. I have been praying for some "real" folk, no facades... just real and HONEST individuals who loves God and has a heart for others. There are far too many people who are consumed with pleasing others or finding their happiness in materialistic and meaningless pursuits... things that truly doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. It feels like I'm in a matrix and I am the only one who's been unplugged; yet, I know this is far from TRUTH. I long for connection or interaction with others who feel like I do and who can understand this process of walking out the plan of God in this earth. Others who also have a passionate desire to do so much even though you've no idea how to. We just know that we will do it for the Kingdom of God. It's a play by play pursuit... as we fulfill one directive, only then will we receive the next.

I pray for you who are in this place with me; I pray your strength and deteremination to walk (sometimes alone) with God in the journeys that seem overwhelmingly too big for one individual and yet you seem to be walking it alone anyway. I pray your encouragement when people you thought were with you til the end leaves your side without warning or a word of explanation and I pray you joy in the holy ghost who leads us into all truths. He is that small, still voice that assures us that we're right on target; yes, 'this is the way, walk in it'.

Victory in our purposes is attainable, even if we are facing our giants (Goliaths) alone. God has made us giant slayers in the spirit. Greatness on every level began with a thought, an idea and a determined and passionate individual who would not stop believing in the dream or walking out the path, even when he seemed alone. As long as God is in control, leading the way and instructing the play by plays... I am sure we will all win. Every dream, vision and purpose of God will be fulfilled in this earth and it is my prayer that every person awakens in heart to their particular prophecy and live out the very purpose that God Almighty has ordained for them.

We all have within us the ability to create GREATNESS; do not let this die within you. It was given to us to make manifest the glory of God in this earth and each of us can do so. It just takes a determined, willfull and passionate person who will not quit. Victory comes when we expect it... so, don't get sidetracked by the naysayers, the casualties or the setbacks; just listen for the small, still voice within you, the voice that is leading the way to your grandest victory. This is the voice of God that we carry within us and it will never lead us astray. Trust God through the process... this is the way to total and complete victory, walk in it!

God bless you! :)

It's Time to BREAK FREE!

What are you saying? Did you really just say that? Why say it IF you don’t even mean it? Do you realize that “the words of our mouths create our world” and if we wish to LIVE HEALTHY, HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS LIVES… we must guard our hearts, thoughts and tongues?

I should have written this last week, last week on Wednesday to be exact, because it was then that these questions began to form in my spirit. It was also on that date, May 22, 2012, when I allowed certain words to flow freely out of my mouth. In the book of Luke 6:45, the word of God says,” the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speak.” What’s happening in your heart? For whatsoever consumes your heart will soon consume your mouth.

Last week I found myself facing a very difficult challenge and on Tuesday night I wasn’t sure just what to do; so I prayed and determined in my heart that this was just a temporary situation and just as all the rest of them, this too shall pass. When I awakened on Wednesday morning I was refreshed and renewed in my mind. No longer was I thinking about the situation… I was focused on the solution. That morning’s commute was different from every other morning in that I prayed all the way there. I decreed things, spoke LIFE in every situation and for every person I know and I remember clearly calling forth the wealth transfer mentioned in Proverbs 13:22. I prayed for every person, known and unknown, whose path will lead to me or mine to theirs and as I prayed I began to “feel” my help come. I continued in this vein for the entire commute and then I began to worship and this is when I heard it. A small, still voice saying “yes”… it was as if the Lord was waiting for me to come to this place.

From that moment on, I have felt “reborn” literally. I felt as though I had just broken through some invisible shield that had me wrapped up. I equate this to the act of child-birth. There comes a time during pregnancy when the baby has to come forth. The water breaks and after a few strategic pushes, tears and pain… the baby is forced through the womb and into another world, one that he/she is not yet accustomed to ; yet, the very world he/she was designed for. The child was never supposed to live in the womb longer than the recommended 9 month period and if it did, it could cause harm to the carrier and to the child. At a particular, appointed time, the child has to come out and so it is also with spiritual babes and destinies. This is what I faced on last Wednesday. It feels as though I have broken through that barrier and I am headed to a new destination… one I’ve not yet experienced; but, it’s the very thing I was created for. I would have never before thought of myself as a babe in Christ; what after 14 years, I’d say I am a very mature Christian; however, it feels like God had to keep me in a protective barrier until He was ready to release the uniqueness of the design and purpose He has made me for so it would not be corrupted by man’s (or my) hands. Since that day (Wednesday, May 22, 2012), my rebirth day, everything that I have spoken or visualized has come to pass speedily and my FAITH has catapulted to a new level.

This is a very victorious season in the lives of believers and for the kingdom of God; however, if we are to possess our promise lands and obtain our prizes, we must be careful to stay in our rightful places. We must speak life, trust God and DO whatever HE instructs us to in this new place.

First order of business, our mouths! What are we saying? What are we singing? Do we know and understand that those lyrics we’re spitting are actually words that have the power to create or devastate our lives? We bob our heads to the beat, all the while allowing words contrary to what we believe to penetrate our hearts and to flow from our lips. It’s time to wake up; Christians are being deceived through music, television and radio waves. The enemy is subtle; but, we must always be on guard. Our children are barely being given a chance because of the blatant disrespect that is flung out promiscuously at them. The results are teenage pregnancy, bullying, disease, loss of childhoods, drugs, etc. It’s time for the chosen of the Lord to break free and come into their own so that we may come to their aide. Our children need us; they need to know that we are here for them, covering and protecting them… shielding them from every attack of the enemy.

It’s time for us to possess the lands we have been called to and given. It’s time to correct the terrible wrongs we’ve allowed in our world. It’s time to bring HOLY back, that we may live wholly and righteously in this world.

Let us come together in Unity for the sole purpose of soul-winning… it’s time for KINGDOM building. It's time for us to open our mouths and declare the ways and will of the Lord. It's time to walk in it and it's time for us to be the example in this earth of what true success is. Success is our promise, as is abundant life; we just have to accept it and do what is necessary to attain it. It is time for the children of the world to look at us Christians and see prosperous individuals, living joyously, happily and FREELY... bringing GLORY to GOD!!!

I hope you’re ready and with me because it will take all of us joined together to present a broad view of success in Christ Jesus. BREAK FREE today; let us dominate... for the kingdoms of this world are be become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ and HE (we) shall reign (victoriously) forever. Let's take this world by storm... as we BREAK FREE and LIVE FREE!!!

God Bless YOU,
Dee Poole
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Growth IS Possible (if you want it)

I will start this particular writing with the most intimate truth and that is that I almost didn't write it at all. This is the type of writing that will bless or help anyone who is serious about change; but, it is also the type of writing that can tickle the fancy of those who love to gossip. So, why am I still writing? Because of a true passion to help women attain wholeness and grow in their walk with God, love for self and then for others. It is my desire to help women who don't understand why their relationships aren't or haven't worked thus far and hopefully encourage all women to seek to live their absolute best life right now (either while in a relationship or while preparing for one).

I began 2012 finishing a book entitled "LET LOVE BE... without Hypocrisy" and it is a very good book! Since that writing, I have been challenged to come up higher in my own love walk on every level, with every person. This challenge really began with my love relationship with God. I remember clearly the day I drove to work crying passionately in prayer... I was asking and granting Him permission to do a complete work in me. This heartfelt request has brought me to a place I'd never thought I'd be and yet a place I would never have known to ask for in the natural.

My prayer was sincere, "Lord, make me the woman you originally designed"; "when you look for Debra in this earth, I want you to see the whole woman, doing the exact work that you purposed her for". To get me to this place would require me to be broken, humbled, pruned, and finally put back together. It has been a very difficult; yet necessary, process. It hurt and some of the trials made me wonder if I was losing my mind. Truth is I did lose my mind; and I gained another mind (the mind of Christ). I lost the selfish, self-involved me and gained a softer, more open and most feminine me.

I had never realized how hard, edgy and controlling I'd become in the years that followed my divorce. During those years I went from being a wife to the bread-winner, the manager, the business-owner, the (single) mommy and the boss in every role of my life; including the few relationships that I attempted to have. As I write this, I've realized that it is actually exhausting to BE all of that and that at this moment I am truly enjoying the vulnerability I feel right now as I trust God for His perfect design for me. It appears that I have lost all control and that I am daily awaiting the next instruction from Him. This is a very interesting place to say the least and when it all balls down to it; I see it as preparation for the next stage of my life. He is teaching me how to let go of the reins, not so everything falls apart; rather, that all things may come together perfectly.

I always did believe that God loves all His children equally and that He'd not give me a gift (husband) unless I was able to honor and respect it and all that it represents to me. I now know that is absolutely the truth… why would an all-loving, equality God give me His child for me to abuse it? Instead, He humbled me, softened me and prepared me before He chose to bless me with that "sweet surprise". The “sweet surprise” as I’ve termed my future husband has not yet arrived; yet, the sweetest surprise that I have gained from this season is that of gaining "me" back. Me free from all residue and pain, free of the unreal expectations and cares of what others think… yeah, the me who is totally consumed with being the woman, doing the thing that she was created for. The woman God originally designed.

I love being me; even this me who I'm learning more about every day... this soft, feminine, loving, pure-hearted, FREE and purposed me. 2012 has been the most liberating season of my life… I hope you are living in your most liberated seasons as well. If you're not, I'd venture to say that this is the time to let go of the reins, trust God as never before with your right now, in preparation for your tomorrow.

He knows exactly what you need and when given the opportunity, He will do for you the very thing necessary to get you where you need to be. He is a loving Father who will complete the work He's begun in you... you've only to believe Him, grant permission and relax through the process. :) Breathe in and out, put your hand in His and walk (sometimes blind-folded) into the places He will lead you to. I guarantee that when He's through, you'll be so happy that you gave Him the opportunity to give you back to YOU and to put you back on track to your ultimate purpose. Now it's YOUR choice to walk in it.

God Bless YOU,
Dee

Live the Prophecy! (YOUR PROPHECY)

We are coming up on the midway point of 2012 and I am still wishing you a most prosperous year. Today is the day that I am ready to release the vision that I have for Sister Circle, Women of Destiny, LLC and E.B. University (FB). These groups were designed for women worldwide to come together and support and assist one another in our developmental processes. We have women of every walk of life... here. We have Ministers, Pastors, Doctors, Lawyers, Philanthropists, Entrepreneurs, Writers, CEO's and Presidents of companies; we have mothers, and daughters, friends and sisters, family. We have WOMEN on every level ~ young and old; naturally, mentally and spiritually.

It has been my experience personally and I've found through Women of Destiny that women who sit behind desks are no different than women who stand behind counters. Women who are rich are no different from women who are poor when it comes to pain. We all hurt and have to cry sometimes. We've all experienced tremendous blows to our ego and self-image and hearts and we all need support and love. Let me expound a little more; when I say we're no different... I mean simply that we are all human. What we choose to do in our lives is totally up to us; therefore, I judge no one by status. Yes, I can respect a woman who has her stuff together and applaud/commend her for the diligence and determination it takes to accomplish outstanding goals; however, I will still honor and respect the woman standing behind a department store counter or taking my order at a fast food restaurant for her dedication and commitment to live. When I look at women as a whole, I honor and respect all. I will never think any woman to be better than me OR less than me because of status... for that is subject to change and is temporal. When it comes to the Body of Christ, I see all the same. You are connected to me spiritually and I respect my connections.

Now that I've made that clear, let’s move on to the more important point; that of healing, wholeness, unity and love (God's way). It is my desire to see every woman WHOLE and walking in her predestined place in the Kingdom of God. It is my assignment to aide in that process. I’ve been given a unique gift to be able to see in a person their God-given talents, gifts and purpose and call it forth. Speak to me about your passion, the driving force behind what you do and together we'll find a way to make it be.

Decree a thing and it shall be established, according to the word of God. This is where we're going THIS YEAR! If you are in agreement with me, I need you to show your faith by posting your prophecy, share what you believe in faith... speak it out and we shall all stand together in unity to agree with the vision and plan of God for your lives to be made manifest.

I've shared with you my prophecy in the writing "Embracing the NEW"... I am Debra Poole or "Virtuous" (God calls me that), a Woman of God, called and chosen by God to share Him (in every capacity) with the world! Worldwide ministry, poetry, books, companies, etc. Focus is on Kingdom Building (soul winning), Fulfilling Destiny (purpose), Wholeness (all that God says) and UNITY (oneness of heart)!!! I am a Self-Esteem Advocate and Women of Destiny's 12-month Program is the way I teach all what God has taught and is still teaching me daily through divine revelation. This is my purpose for living and the promise is to do this WORLDWIDE... not just Louisiana.

Okay, now it's your turn. BREATHE LIFE INTO THE PROMISE OF GOD FOR YOU... SPEAK TO YOUR VISION... SPEAK LIFE!!!

Living the Prophecy,

~Debra D. Poole

Women of Destiny, LLC ~ Purpose-Minded to Promise.
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Balancing the 3 M's...

I LOVE Women of Destiny and all we offer to the women of this world. Even more, I love the opportunities that we are able to give other women as well. What is really amazing to me is being able to hear the stories these ladies share. Today I wish to share with you the heart of a dear friend and woman, Mrs. Dondra Madise is a beautiful woman with a tremendously giving heart (her life goals make me smile), she is a committed wife, mother of 3, my sister and an inspiration to many. ENJOY what she has composed especially for Women of Destiny's Newsletter. Read what she's written and allow the words of her heart to penetrate your soul. God Bless YOU. ~Dee

Balancing MY 3 M's... "As I sit and look at my life, I wonder "how could this be"? How did I get to this place where I look in the mirror and the reflection is not me? As a young girl, I always imagined my life as a FAIRY TALE; I would meet my prince charming and we would travel the globe. I never saw myself as a mother or stay a home mom. I envisioned myself as a business woman with success on every hand. Well life happens and things change; so now I find myself balancing motherhood, marriage and ministry. Motherhood, as rewarding as it is, is very challenging. I often wonder if I'm doing a good job. Also, if my mother was still here would she be proud of me? As in the professional world, we want to be rated, honored, appreciated and recognized it's the same with motherhood. Yes, we have mother's day but sometimes we just need a little more; a daily reminder to keep us pushing and uplifted. Then, there's marriage! The bible calls the woman "A VIRTUOUS WOMAN"; well living to that standard can be difficult. Often wondering, "AM I DOING ALL I SHOULD AS A WIFE?" In the book of Jeremiah, God compares the people of Israel to a bride and groom. When the people turned away from GOD he said it's like when a woman steps outside her married covenant and commits adultery. It confirms to us that God values marriage just as we should. Marriage is work and just as work goes "you have to show up and to the job to get the pay." A marriage will not have success without effort from both partners. Lastly, there's ministry, giving God my daily devotion as I strive to live a Godly life. Studying his word and applying it to my everyday lifestyle is sometimes a struggle. At the end of it all, I realize God is in complete control; my life is not my own. God knows what's best for me and I'm thankful that God knows the inner me, the "me" my eyes can't see. So I say THANK YOU GOD for allowing me to walk in your PERFECT WILL!!! LORD, I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING". The moral to the story is sometimes we have to stop comparing what our life is to what we thought our life would be, learn to be grateful and trust that GOD will never fail you. HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER! Don't waste anymore time thinking back and began to WALK FORWARD. DONDRA MADISE

Listen to your heart... follow its lead!

When you don't know which direction you should take:

"Listen to your desires and thousands will hear themselves. Express your individuality and it reverbrates with universality. Your own will find you. But first you must sound the call. YOU must find you. Why guess at what other people prefer? You KNOW the notes of your song. No other song will do. No other expression expresses you". (This Time I Dance)

This is truth... this is the reality for any person who has a call upon their lives. Life is not about listening to others tell you the right way to go; rather, it is about you discovering YOUR right way and following that flow. No one knows you like you (if you've actually taken the steps to KNOW yourself)... BE TRUE TO YOUR OWN PATH IN LIFE, it will serve you well and lead you to the places you desire to go.

~dp
(KEPT... for the Kingdom)

Women of Destiny, LLC ~ APRIL NEWSLETTER

Women of Destiny's March Newsletter

Allegiance to God

I pledge allegiance to my God;
Who created every nation.
I pledge to walk in dominion, authority and might
And to faithfully guard my station.

I pledge allegiance to His cause;
To help His Kingdom grow
And to share the truths found in His Word
Everywhere I go.

I pledge to walk in His power
All the rest of my days.
And to awaken in heart to righteousness
As I understand more clearly His ways.

I pledge to speak His perfect will
And see it manifest
And to stand in faith through every trial
As I successfully pass each test.

I vow to walk confidently through valleys and to never stand in doubt
For I am persuaded in my mind that He will always deliver me out.
I promise to resist all evil reports and to enter quietly into His rest.
For my attitude is that of trust in God to bring unto me His best.

So, I pledge my allegiance to my God
Who loves me without fail
And I align my mouth to speak His word
As I live the prophecy He did foretell.

~Debra Poole Declouet

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