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Destined For Greatness

for such a time as this of political upheaval and economic uncertainty
how does anyone go about determining what is their God-given destiny?
what is our purpose in the grand scheme of God's desires?
what is it from us that the Lord Our God requires?

God gave each of us life for a reason
and will call upon each of us in due season
there will be some sacrificing and moving out of comfort zones
just remember that whatever God asks of you, you won't have to do it alone
for the battle is not just yours it also belongs to the Lord
and God won't let you write a check that you cannot afford

God will move you to a place and then give you an obstacle to overcome
but through Jesus you have the victory so consider the battle won
just trust in God to give you all that you will need
so that His set purpose for your life will come to seed

like Queen Esther, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks
women destined for greatness who were beacons in society's dark
they did what was necessary for the greater good
to put the needs of others before their own as we all should
they stood up and confronted the so-called powers that be
in righteous indignation in order to save humanity

so let God position you where you'll prosper and be strong
and then use you as a vessel to make right a wrong
it might not make much sense to you and you might even disagree
but God knows what's best when it comes to determining your destiny

so just say yes to any and all that of you God does ask
and believe unconditionally that He'll equip you for the task
and as long as you remain resilient in your resolve
between you and God the situation will get solved

destined for greatness as mothers, mentors, lawyers or teachers
destined for greatness as activists, doctors, scientists or preachers
it matters not the capacity nor the career for you that God did choose
we're women destined for greatness and as children of God we cannot lose

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 3/6/2009 8:50:00 AM
I love the theme of this piece.. greatness is how we preceive ourselves.. the women mentioned in your write were all powerful.. they believed in themselves and their purpose...many women today get their self esteem from some dude..they need to look to God like you wrote, then start the gowing process of becoming outstanding women..this is a very deep write and I glad you shared it.
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Date: 3/6/2009 7:37:00 AM
gosh so well written!! women are destined for greatness... you have just written everything question i ask myself everyday... and have answered it all!! wonderfully captured all the faith in this one.... we can not lose... that line was so powerful!! well done... women need to read this piece and know that their purpose in life will be filled!! good job... this is going to be one of my favourites!! loved it, Louise!! thank you for writing this one... ~ Arany
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