#JustWrite!! It's a September to remember as we jump into this month's book club selection. Most of us have found ourselves in a place of doing but not being, simply put, accomplishing so much without fully embracing the essence of who we are without shame. Curse-breakers, change agents, barrier-breakers, you name it, we all can relate to carrying the mantle to exceed the expectations and limitations of society our way. New York Times Bestseller, "More Than Enough" by author Elaine Welteroth details the many ups and downs that she experienced throughout her life and career. A profound journalist, Welteroth shares her lessons on how she navigated race, identity, and success throughout her journey. These intersections have been the catalyst for her as a barrier-breaker. "You don’t have to be defined by one dream or one job title for your entire life. Get out of any job or relationship that makes you feel small. Instead, position yourself for growth by surrounding yourself with the people and the spaces that encourage it. Identify what your passion is, then figure out what your mission is, and do it." Double AMEN!!
From a biblical standpoint, scripture speaks to being more than enough:
1. Romans 8:1-2 – In Christ There Is No Condemnation
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
2. Ephesians 2:13 – God Has Brought Us Near Through Christ
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”
3. 2 Corinthians 3:5 – Our Competence Comes from God
“Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.”
4. Ephesians 2:10 – We Are God’s Handiwork
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
5. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – In Our Weakness Christ’s Power Rests On Us
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
6. Ephesians 1:7 – We Have Redemption Through Christ’s Blood
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
7. John 15:5 – Jesus is the Vine, We Are the Branches
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
8. 1 Peter 2:9 – We Are God’s Special Possession
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
9. Galatians 3:26 – In Christ We Are Children of God
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.”
10. Ephesians 2:8-10 – We Are Saved by Grace Through Faith
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Amen, amen, amen!
Join us on Tuesday, September 26th at 6pm as we empower each other to continue the journey and work that God started within us and be mission-minded. We are more than enough! See it, believe it, and be it!
In His service,
Lequvia Ousley
