I have talked to many people from all walks of life. In talking to them, some are unhappy and feel like they trusted God and did what He told them to do, but, it does not look like what they thought it would look like. And so while listening, I remembered that once upon a time, I felt like that. But I want to say this, you have been specifically chosen for the location that you are currently in. So whether that is in a High School, job, family, babysitter, stay at home mom, and the list goes on, you have to realize that in being chosen for that location, there is something that God needs you to do.
Take inventory of your surroundings and do not look at it from your point of view but look at it from God's point of view. See it as He sees it. Pray and ask, what is it that He would have you to do while you are in this place. I did that when I left my job for the second time when my twin girls were 16 years old. He told me to leave because the girls  needed me during this season in their life. I know the voice of God so I really didn't have to talk to anyone else but I did discuss it with my husband and he fully supported the decision. I told the Director of the company I worked for and while she understood, she still needed my services so we worked out a deal that I would do contract work for the company which was literally my salary but I am now a Contractor and working from home. I have to say, my kids thoroughly enjoyed me being home and so did I. I did not think of it as a chore, I knew the reason and embraced it and for the time they needed me the most..... I was there. So I want to challenge you to not just see where you are, but look at it from a different perspective. God's perspective; and realize that right now, you have an assignment to do, to complete and impact someone's life, you family or families lives, kids in school, patients, co-workers on your job, etc. You have been chosen for your location. God does not call you to an assignment without anointing you and gracing you for it.
~Pastor Raq

As I walk through this journey of coming from the back to the front, I am realizing even more the authority that we have as Believers. You have to got to walk your journey out. Yes it can be scary. Yes it can be lonely, but God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Most of you all know that I am transparent and I am telling the truth and shaming the devil.
I am planning my very first Women's Conference.  It is called, "And This Time Around," and I have to tell you I have been mentally attacked about this upcoming conference. The thoughts that have been coming to my mind is absolutely crazy BUT, BUT, you have to remind yourself who you are and that the Greater ONE lives on the inside of you. You have to remind yourself that the devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy so anything that comes to your mind that is contrary to the Word of God needs to be captured, and put the WORD on it. AND no matter how many times those negative thoughts come, you open up your mouth and declare what the Living Word of God says. Open up your mouth, encourage yourself, remind yourself in your confessions who you are and whose you are. I can't stand bullies and folks what do we do to bullies?  We stand up to them. It is time for us as the Body of Christ and SPEAK UP! We can no longer accept the thoughts that are coming to our mind, like it is okay.  It is NOT okay. We are the Body of Christ. We are the Children of God. We are Believers. We are called and equipped to take on satan and his imps and not be stopped. So let's rise and shine and let's be the beacon of light that we are called to be in our families, in our communities, on our job, in our church, in our ministries, in this world.  We ARE the answer. We can no longer be afraid to walk boldly and confidently and say what God says to say. We can no longer hide. It is time for us to come out. We are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus and No Thing can or will hinder, stop or distract us. Rise up. Rise up. Your voice is needed. Your voice needs to be heard in this season. It is our time. Glory to God! It is our time!
~Pastor Raq

One of the most amazing thing about God, is His love for us.  It is great. The love of God is there for us whether we acknowledge it or not. We can go for days, weeks and even years and not speak to Him, then all of a sudden we go through something and think of Him and talk to Him and He automatically is right there listening.

You feel His Presence. You know He is with you. Now let's be honest. How many of us would get an attitude if one of our friends or a close family member quit talking to us as if nothing happened? We would be like, "now you want to talk? Now you are coming my way as if we talked all of the time? But that is not our Father God and that is not how He loves.  God just loves. God's love is perfect. He always sees the good in us even when we don't.  He always wants the best for us. He always wants us to succeed. He always wants us to win. He believes in us when no one else will.

God so loved each and everyone of us that He gave His ONLY son to die for us so that we would live. Not just live here on the earth (and live well - total life prosperity) but spend eternity with Him in Heaven. He wants us well. He wants us joyful which is way more than happy. He wants us to walk in divine health in ALL areas of our lives. Healthy mentally, physically, financially, and socially. God's love is never failing. His love will NEVER go away and to be honest, there is nothing you can do to separate His love from you. He wants us to be better and do better because He knows what He put on the inside of us. He loves us so much and it's important that you know His love and experience that love. When you grasp how much he loves you, there is not much you will put up with because you know He wants the best for you in life and that is everything. Your marriage, your job, your business, your relationships, and so much more. So if you haven't talked to God in awhile, start today. He's waiting with the most incredible love and His arms are open wide ready to receive you.  Just start talking. And yes, just the way you talk. He knows you best. There is no certain language, no certain way, just open your mouth and talk. He's waiting for you. I am praying that you start to experience God's love in such a magnitude  that it's overwhelming to you.  Let Him show out on you.  You deserve it.
~ Pastor Raq