Boundaries, Attacks … Be Still or….

My word for this year was transparency… I try very hard to be an open book, upfront and to the point. My Mentor used to remind me Jesus suffered the same amount of pain for a murder as a little white lie…that hit deep.

I also am very huge on being quiet and allowing people the opportunity to get to know someone… not discredit them. My experience may not be the same as someone else’s. To me actions speak volumes over words.

I am in the midst of learning a life lesson. I kept my mouth quiet in the hopes the Lord is moving in a situation, ok a couple of situations. Trusting and believing He is working behind the scenes… I never want to be a stumbling block for someone else’s journey.

I am saddened that I have sat still and been quiet in a few situations and yet again my character and reputation are being called into play. I truly do live a life for The Lord, at least I try to. When I set up boundaries and my name is slandered, attacked… it hurts my heart. I pray that people have the same values and morals, unfortunately we don’t live in that world anymore.

Be Still… I have been being still and quiet for some time. No matter how I conduct myself others feel the need to attack. Here is the thing… that is not of God. Destroying how other people look at a person is not ok… at all. Times like this are when all we can do is let God sort them out.

My prayer is that my actions, character and values speak louder than any words used against me. Isaiah 54:17… No weapon formed against me shall prosper. I tend to walk away to avoid situations and confrontation… this made me chuckle, look where I live, 698 miles from my parents who mean the world to me. So to have this going on in my pink bubble world well … that is not sitting well with me..

The other thing claimed at the first of the year was walking into my Esther moment. A time to stand for what is right and of God…

Please pray as I navigate doing The Lords will and not mine. Handling myself and the situation so that God gets all the glory…

I knew in my Spirit this day was coming… I knew once I seen how The Lord was moving the enemy was going to come with a vengeance and he is… Get Behind Me Satan!!!! Not today Satan!!!! I am suited up in my armor and walking into this next journey of life with my head held high. As a friend mentioned last night… beware of those wolves in sheep clothing. Another wise friend…Not all assignments are of God some are a distraction sent by the enemy.. These are God fearing women who help keep me accountable and pray for me… I value their insight, wisdom and discernment.

Boundaries are necessary and I have learned that being silent can sometimes be more detrimental than having a voice. Praying for the wisdom and discernment to know when and what to speak vs being silent…

If anyone else is struggling with this please reach out and I will pray for you!

Love you all! Have a very blessed day!

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