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A woman meets a man and she finds herself intrigued. They get to know each other and this man is simply everything she could hope for. Great guy, good-looking, and she recognizes a connection exists. She finds herself developing feelings for this man and wanting to be in his presence. She then begins to feel nervous and uncomfortable. How can this man be so great? She thinks this is simply too good to be true. These feelings make her feel like she isn’t in control, and she starts to feel vulnerable. So many people have hurt her in the past,…
The other day I was thinking about some of the relationships I was in, that DIDN’T work out. One would think I wouldn’t have been so blinded by “love” to recognize these guys clearly weren’t “the one” for me. I guess in my case, it took meeting “the one” for me to recognize the difference from God writing my love story versus a bootleg script crafted by Yours Truly. Stevie is the one for me and I knew it since day 1. However, here are some things HE did along the way that confirmed we were meant to be. Is…
Ok. This was just the most delighful 17 minutes I have seen on the world-wide web in a long time. In this video Vincent Weaver spent 48 hours wining and dining his beautiful bride to be, Takasha Wright. He pampered her (spa day, hair, nails, and toes, lunch, dinner, and a series of other well thought out gifts) from her hometown, Huntsville, Alabama all the way to Barbados where he was waiting to propose to her… and of course SHE SAID YES! Ok… I’ll admit, I was on the edge of my seat the whole 17 minutes waiting to see…
There are many women of faith that have gone in prayer and asked “God where is my Boaz?”. There are many churches that have preached to single women to continue waiting for your Boaz. Yet despite all of your efforts, Boaz has not come, and frustration has taken his place. This can seem so unfair, but maybe there is a very good reason this blessing has been delayed. What could possibly be hindering the process? What could you, as a woman of God, be overlooking while you continue to wait on your Boaz? 1. You’re Scared of Being Vulnerable Life…
Dating and relationships can be tough at times. It isn’t always easy navigating through all the nonsense and figuring who is truly best for you. There are so many factors to consider, but ultimately the most important factor is God. Getting his guidance on the matter is essential when you’re trying to position yourself to receive what is best for you. However, it isn’t always a simple process because hearing Him correctly is a work in progress for most. If that wasn’t hard enough to deal with, now you have to also consider the impact of family, friends, and possibly…
He looked me dead in my face and told me I had Stage 3 Breast Cancer. At only 31, How could this be? I mean… Breast cancer had claimed the lives of a few women in my family, but not anyone younger than 50. I made sure I did my self exams and even had them done by my doctor when I went for my annual check-ups. NOTHING! But, I knew something was off, something wasn’t right. I was feeling tenderness in my underarm which had started to become a nuisance. Everytime I complained about it to my physician, he gave me a million and…
I am a big believer in a mother’s prayer. All prayers are powerful, but I feel a mother’s sincere prayer is one of the most powerful tools we have has a parent. Praying has been a staple in my life as a parent. Prayer guides me, aides me when times are tough, comforts me, and provides insights. It was my prayers that often made the difference in how things turned out with my children. I believe they might have turned out for the worse if I had not uttered them. As I reflect back on the years of raising my children,…
We cover a lot of marriage proposals here on The Praying Woman. Never have I seen a marriage proposal so simple, yet so creative. This one is sure to make you drop a tear or two, or three. 🙂 She had no idea what was in store for her. Congrats to Kina Smith and Mark Hamilton! Oh and by the way… SHE SAID YES!
Today fans are introduced to the tumultuous life of the Jordan family, and the older, wiser prayer warrior who teaches them to battle life’s challenges on their knees. From the Kendrick Brothers, Alex and Stephen Kendrick- the award-winning creators of Fireproof and Courageous, comes a powerful new film that will inspire moviegoers to start fighting their battles the right way—through prayer. WAR ROOM, hits theaters today. WAR ROOM, a compelling drama with humor and heart that explores the power that prayer can have on marriages, parenting, careers, friendships, and every other area of our lives. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have…
I recently met a young man who told me he was praying for God to get him out of a really difficult situation. Praying. Praying. Praying. His life had been headed down a dangerous path and he was waiting for God to rescue him. He was making poor choices, stuck in a pattern of sin, and was desperate to turn his life around. Yet, through it all, he had done nothing to get himself to a better place. He had sought no accountability. He had made no plans and taken no action toward improvement. He hadn’t actually done anything to…
When I was a child, the more I obeyed my parents the more they trusted me. They were able to trust me with greater responsibilities and give me more autonomy. The more I demonstrated my willingness to be obedient, the more I also experienced their rewards. My obedience to my parents showed them that I loved them and when I obeyed their wishes despite my own thoughts and ideas, it also illustrated my ability to honor them and their commands. It wasn’t always easy to do things my parents way; after all, I was young and my ideas seemed to…
Ladies, if you find yourself getting restless and anxious instead of patiently waiting for your Boaz, here are three things you must understand…
Marriage is a precious gift that couples sometimes take for granted. Did you know God wants your marriage to be healthy and wants you to prosper as a couple? This is difficult to do when we get in the way of our own happiness. We should be suitable helpers to our spouse and be reminded of what God says in Genesis 2:24 “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” The one flesh concept, sometimes gets lost in most marriages. We complain and look for what’s not…
The stages of relationships when doing it God’s way is pretty set, but there is always room for variations. Here is a quick guide into the 5 stages of a relationship when God is in the center of it. Please be aware there is so much more detail that could go into each stage, but for blogging I made an overview of each stage. Friendship Stage The friendship stage can vary across the boards due to its different contexts. For example, with Natasha and I, we were friends on Facebook for years but didn’t even know it. I know many…
Have you ever wondered if by struggling with sin, that makes you unsaved? In this short video from iBelieve.com, Hannah Anderson shares her POV. She says: “The fact that you are struggling means that God is at work. There was a time in your life when you didn’t struggle against sin, you embraced it. And the fact that when you fall, it is disheartening to you, difficult for you… that is proof that the Holy Spirit is at work in your life.” iBelieve.com: Am I still saved if I can’t stop struggling with the same sin? – Hannah Anderson from ibelievedotcom…
The world of dating is full of uncertainty. “Should I reply to this message?” “Should I flirt back?” “Should I try a second date?” Sometimes we find ourselves swept away in the possibility of a new relationship, only to find ourselves dropped out the other end of a dump truck. If there’s anything that could have protected us a little more from heartbreak, it’s probably a different set of boundaries. Talking about boundaries seems daunting. It’s such a broad subject, and everyone seems to have their own special interpretation of it. Especially in Christian circles, “boundaries” almost always means “physical…
Who knew that this video would take on a whole new meaning when it was created? This is a tribute to Whitney’s greatest love of all; her daughter- Bobbi Kristina! Created over 4 years ago after Whitney Houston’s death. The song playing in the video is Whitney Houston’s ‘I Believe in You and Me’ and it is being sung by one of Whitney’s favorite, gospel singers, Kim Burrelle, live at the BET’s Honors right in front of Whitney. This has got to be the best tribute I’ve seen so far! May they both rest in peace now. They’re free.
Facebook now has a feature that allows you to look back at memories from past years; ‘On This Day’. Well today it reminded me of something. I remembered an event that happened three years ago this week—one that changed the trajectory of my life and my eternity. This was an event that shattered my world, broke my heart, so painful. It was an event that left me feeling so lost and so a lone. However, it’s also an event that started a beautiful walk with Christ— a journey which truly demonstrates how God turns everything to good for His glory. It was…
Ladies there is still hope for good Christ centered relationships. This video of Clay and Lindsay is definitely proof that when God is at the center of your relationship, all things are possible. Clay decided to put an end to their long distance relationship by proposing to his girlfriend, Lindsay in the cutest way ever! In this video, Clay revisits some of the couple’s most memorable moments while the camera follows. He even did something I’ve never seen anyone do as a part of a marriage proposal, BUT it was beyond sweet and thoughtful! That’s when I lost it. Couldn’t…
