March marks a special period on our calendars—it's Women's Month! A time when we not only celebrate the incredible achievements of women around the globe but also reflect on the journey towards gender equality and the work still ahead. As we embark on this month-long celebration, I want to extend a heartfelt message of encouragement to all women, recognizing the strength, resilience, and compassion that define us. Empowerment Through Reflection Women's Month is a beacon of reflection. It's an opportunity to look back at the strides we've made, honor the battles fought by those before us, and acknowledge the collective strength that has propelled us forward. This month, I encourage you to reflect on your personal journey and the contributions of the women in your life. Let their stories inspire you, fuel your determination, and remind you of the power of your voice. Unity in Diversity Our strength lies in our diversity. Women from all walks of life, each with their unique experiences, dreams, and challenges, come together to form an unbreakable bond. This Women's Month, let's celebrate that diversity. Reach out to the women in your circles—those you know well and those you've yet to meet. Share stories, offer support, and build bridges. Together, we can foster a community of empowerment, understanding, and mutual respect. Encouragement for the Journey Ahead As we move forward, let's carry the spirit of Women's Month with us. Remember, your journey is significant, your dreams are valid, and your voice matters. Embrace the challenges as opportunities for growth and the successes as milestones of your resilience. To every woman reading this, know that you are capable of achieving greatness. Let this month be a reminder of your worth and the incredible impact you can have on the world. Stand tall, speak up, and step forward with confidence. The path ahead is bright, and together, we can illuminate it even further. A Call to Action This Women's Month, let's commit to lifting each other up. Support women-owned businesses, mentor young women in your community, and advocate for policies that promote gender equality. Small actions can lead to significant changes, and every step we take brings us closer to a world where every woman can thrive. In closing, I wish you a Women's Month filled with joy, inspiration, and unity. Let's celebrate the beauty of womanhood, the power of our collective voice, and the unending potential that lies within each of us. Together, we are unstoppable. Happy Women's Month & Much Love! Danyelle Scroggins, MRed; Author & Pastor
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All my life I've been privileged to have wonderful friends.
Some have been on this life's journey with me from elementary to high school. Some, I've picked up along the way through various relationships; church, family, marriages, ex partnerships, places of employment, and other affiliations. But one thing is for sure...friends matter. Yeah, I know for someone who isn't too into friendships, this may seem trivial. Yet, friends are so important that the Lord will give opportunity for this to be written in the holy scriptures. Proverbs 18:24 "A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken." Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." In each of these, you see the perfect will of God for us to be friends and embrace others as friends. So when you tell me, "I can count the number of friends I have on one hand," my reply is, "I know you only have that much capacity in your heart to be a friend." In other words, your lack of having friends is somewhere wrapped in the cause of you not being friendly. It baffles me how people expect others to befriend them, when they make no effort in befriending others. Life is about giving to get; and if you aren't giving anything, you can't expect to get anything. The older I get, I'm starting to realize having friends is a blessing that matters. Sure, people have learned how to fake everything; including being a good friend. But even in that, sometimes it's your friendship that will cause them to be real. Remember this: you can never partner with someone on the merits of perfection. Why? Broken people can't expect perfect friends, and we all are broken, nicked, or cracked in some form or another. Hence why you hear, "broken people hurt people." We attract more of the same types of people than we do opposites. It's just easier to attached to what I am, and deal with like-minded people in spite of the fact that it can lead to harm. In friendship, we don't always have to be the same type, or have experienced the same things, but we must have agreement...even with God. Amos 3:3 implies that unless we have agreement, it's impossible to even walk together. And verse 6 shows us that even God requires us to come into agreement with Him or else He will do nothing. How can I come into agreement with God? That's simple. I come into alignment with His word, ways, precepts, attributes, and likeness. That's what friendship is...it's coming into alignment with one another based upon our moral values, attributes, and likeness. It's having someone in the box with you who is trying to help you get out the box, and waiting on you at the top, to help pull you out the box. Baby, friends matter. The next time you meet someone new, remember God may have placed them in your life for a reason and a season...but either way, friends matter. Be Blessed, Danyelle |
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