How do you think God sees you?

A few years ago, God sent us a retired pastor and his wife to be a part of our congregation. He has been a source of consistent blessing to my husband and me, and has spoken the voice of God to us often. One Sunday after I finished preaching, I was walking through the hallway of the church, and overheard him and another man talking. Just as I turned the corner, the other man said something, questioning my ability to be called to preach because of my sex. My friend replied, “You know what? I asked the Lord about that, and He said, ‘Pastor Judi is a woman?! Wow! I was so busy anointing her to preach and teach that I must have forgotten to check that first.’”

Well, needless to say, I laughed out loud, but that simple statement helped me so much. I took me a long time to stop caring more about what others thought of me than what God thinks of me. And I’ve learned that there will always be someone ready and willing to list the reasons why you are incapable of doing what God has called you to do. DON’T LISTEN!!! God isn’t the one who puts limitations on us—man (or woman) is! God isn’t taken by surprise by our femininity; He created us to be the captivating, passionate, glorious example of the beauty of God. This isn’t a liability--this is a benefit and responsibility. We are the givers and nurturers of life, in our homes, our churches, our workplaces, and anywhere else God puts us.

And this is a place for you to receive the tools and encouragement to nurture the life around you. In a world that seems to delight in discouraging and draining the very life blood from us, these women of God will lift you up, encourage and challenge you.

I'm thrilled to be a part of this ministry!

May you be blessed,