LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS ISSUE
ALEXIS SKYY C L E A N I NG HOUSE W I T H H E R & G OD R E STORI NG HONOR
W I T H B R E LY N B O W M A N
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IN EVERY ISSUE 07 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 06 THE LORD'S PRAYER 05 CONTRIBUTORS 04 MASTHEAD 64 THE PRAYER OF SALVATION
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THE GIRLFRIEND'S CORNER IS MAKING ROOM
Turning Fibroids into Hope! Dr. Reneisha M. Randall encourages women to know they’re not alone, and though we struggle with ailments like fibroids, the more we know, the better decisions we can make.
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Glen White shares his heart transplant journey and recovery; God reveals His forever kind of love through his miraculous healing.
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name! I wanted to share my story to let women know that even when you find yourself in an unpredictable situation, God is still good and we must use our experiences and knowledge with others to perhaps help their journey be better than our own. I hope this lets women know they are not alone, and that although we struggle with ailments like fibroids, the more we know, the better decisions we can make. I always say, don’t let what it looks like make you forget what God says. We as women are left to figure out the best medical option for where we are in life. Here I am at 40 having to decide what I should do about uterine fibroids. I’m divorced with no kids and have never remarried. I’m not sure if kids are in the deck for me or not, only God knows that, but what I do know is that regardless of whatever situation you find yourself, you can still Thrive, Hope, Affirm, and Transcend. You can still BEthat! 14 | MINDBLOWING MAGAZINE
In Hope, Dr. Roneisha M. Randall
*At the time of my submission of this letter, I hadn't yet had the surgery to remove the fibroids, but now I can tell you the results. Everything went well in January, and a total of 57 fibroids were removed. I’m so grateful and am feeling much healthier. I’m also gearing up for a health and wellness symposium I’m holding for women's health, which is slated for August 2023. God is good! You can keep up with Dr. Randall's journey through one of her social media handles below: Instagram: @undeniablydrro Facebook: Roneisha Monyette Randall
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love.
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Restoring
YOUR HONOR
by Brelyn Bowman
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t seems inevitable: When you have something for a while or are around someone for a while, you lose sight of the value. We tend to lose our adoration for the thing once new to us, allowing a sense of familiarity to set in. We get used to the object or person, and the sense of care once offered declines. We essentially become lax in honoring that person or object.
created a relationship absent of honor. The first step in restoring honor is to acknowledge its absence, repenting to God and to your spouse. This will help your spouse become more vulnerable to you, giving you grace in your new walk. You can have a relationship with value and honor — it’s a God promise!
One of the major contributors to growth in our relationships with our spouses is being mindful not to lose sight of their value. The reason our spouses are in our lives is because God strategically placed them there.
Father, I repent for not honoring my spouse the way in which you have instructed me. Lord, I ask that you reveal to me the value of my spouse and help me to keep the purpose of our relationship at the forefront of my mind. When I’m not hitting the mark, I ask that You lead and guide me. I thank You that our relationship is one that honors You and each other. May our relationship be one You can use to show others your glory on the earth. Amen.
Valuing our spouse is the only way we’ll remain mindful of the honor due in the relationship. When value decreases, so do our efforts, causing other areas of the relationship to decline. Think about it: When you first connected with your spouse, you did so many things to impress one another. Maybe it was small but still impactful; you went above and beyond because you wanted to show them just how much you honored them. You wanted them to feel special because it was important to you. You acknowledged the value they brought to your life, and you didn’t want to live without them. In Mark 6, the Bible talks about how a prophet is without honor in his own hometown and amongst his relatives. The Bible continues on to say that because of this reason, Jesus wasn’t able to do any miracles there. This refers to that familiar spirit that often causes us to view those closest to us (friends, family, colleagues) as common: “Oh, that’s just (so and so).”
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS 1. What are some ways I can show my spouse that I honor them? 2. What safeguards can I put in place to ensure that my value for my spouse does not decline? 3. What is the purpose of our relationship?
I’d like to propose that the miracle you’re missing in your relationship is not therapy, not flowers, not love making, not a date night (although those things help tremendously). The miracle you need is honor. Restoring honor requires determination and dedication. I’ll be married for eight years in October, and one of the ways I remember whom I married and to remind myself of my husband’s value is to look at our wedding memories. Looking at photos prompts me to instantly remember the commitment I made to honor him. Regardless of whether or not he’s doing everything right, or regardless if your marriage feels top tier, he is always top tier because he belongs to God. The late, great Dr. Miles Munroe once said, “When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable.” I often ask God to help me keep the purpose of my relationship at the forefront of my mind because I don’t ever want to abuse what He has given me. Yes, we all fall short of the mark, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay there. Maybe that’s where you are — you’ve missed the mark, and it’s MINDBLOWING MAGAZINE | 53
Lord, I admit I am a sinner. I need and want Your forgiveness. I accept Your death as the penalty for my sin, and recognize that Your mercy and grace is a gift You offer to me because of Your great love, not based on anything I have done. Cleanse me and make me Your child. By faith I receive You into my heart as the Son of God and as Savior and Lord of my life. From now on, help me live for You, with You in control. In Your precious name, Amen "That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9) .
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