I've allowed life to take control of me and I got lukewarm. I've strayed away from God but I'm grateful that He pulled me back into His presence. It is my hope that if you are in a lukewarm state that you get connected with your Father God because He's patiently waiting for you to come back home. Don't be ashamed because the reality is we are prone to wander as we are battling daily with our flesh! Do what it takes today to be free and cry out to God.    

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I got lukewarm

Today in the guest chair we have Cinquetta Basden-Jones, the owner of Jones and Jones Financial Services which was established in 2014. Cinquetta a native of Abaco, Bahamas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University and a Master of Accounting from Kaplan University where she graduated with their highest honor, Magnum Cum Laude. She has a passion for helping others become financially independent by hosting budgeting and financial management lectures, as well as producing online Financial Management lectures. Her goal is to help individuals realize that financial freedom is for all regardless of your nationality, gender or current financial situation. Cinquetta is happily married with a beautiful daughter.   Key Points: Two ways to save is either to cut expenses or find ways to increase your weekly income Selling items from home or Side Hustling are quick ways to make more money weekly Knowledge is key in becoming financially independent Google Search Envelope System for budgeting Oprah Debt Diet Budgeting App YNAB App Books Recommended The Richest man in Babylon-George S Clason Total Money Makeover-Dave Ramsey  

Cinquetta Basden-Jones on The Art of Budgeting

As women we ought to deliberately take care of our mind, body and soul. When was the last time you intentionally took quiet time to yourself away from all the noise and busyness of life? Moving forward we must set out our priorities for 2019 making sure to add self-care as one. The episode is all about simple ways to add a self-routine into your already busy schedule.   

Self Care is a Priority

Key Points God is a giver, he delights himself in giving you everything you asked according to him will. You must prepare and position yourself for what you’re praying for. Blessings can’t come until there has been some type of preparation in your life. God always expects us to move first...Examples: Servants had to fill pots of water for Jesus to turn it into wine; Naaman had to dip in Jordan River 7 times to be healed from leprosy. Your blessings won’t fall into your lap. You must do your part. 

Are you prepared for what you're praying to God for?

Scriptures 1 Peter 3:3-4 Galatians 5:22 Matthew 6:19-21   Key Points: Your beauty should come not from outward adornment but from God. Are you filled with the fruits of the Spirit? Jesus taught us not to place our treasures in earthly things like our bodies what can be destroyed. Only the things of God will last in the end. 

Is your beauty of the world or Spiritual?

Key Points: 1. Casual Bible Reading/Listening 2. Bible Study (Online and at your local church) 3. Bible Journal (Document thoughts, respond to what you've read) 4. Spiritual Reading (Respond in prayer, ask a question to God, confess and petition) 5. Memorize bible verses and stories 6. Spend quiet time with God Daily

Ways to get deeper into God's word

                                       Bible Scriptures Matthew 6:14-15 Matthew 5:44 James 4:11 Romans 12:17-21 Proverbs 24:17 1 Peter 3:9                                             Key Points 1. Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace. 2. Forgiving others start with you. You cannot forgive others unless you have first forgiven yourself. 3. Forgiveness gives you freedom from the past, from past hurt, pain and disappointment.  4. Forgiveness don't mean you forgot or pretend it never happened; it just means you no longer holds it personal.  5. You must forgive others so that God can forgive you. 6. Pray for your enemies. Bless and not curse them that did you wrong.  7. Do not deframe the character of those that hurt you. 

Forgive those that hurt you

  Bible reading Ephesians 6:12-18 Galatians 6:9 Psalm 27:13-14   Key Points: 1.Spiritual warfare comes to steal our happiness in God and His work in our lives. 2.When the enemy comes like a flood, double up on your peace and joy in the Lord. 3.We ought to keep our focus on God, when we move our eyes of God we get caught up in the waves of life.

Overcoming the feeling of Defeat

Your color, family, desires, location was all a part of God’s plan.   Bible Reading: Esther 1-10 Jeremiah 1:5 Psalms 139:13-14 Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 19:21 Key Points 1. God created us therefore we ought to look to him for our purpose. We must read his manual for our lives which is the Holy Bible to help us with our reason for being created. The world, humans or material things didn’t make up therefore they can’t appreciate who we truly are. You are not an accident. There is only one you. We spend so much time wishing we was someone else or someplace else instead of allowing God to do something in our lives where we are. There is no coincidences, only designed opportunities therefore, everything moves you to the exact place you need to be in order to accomplish exactly what God has set for you.   Instagram @WomenofIam  and @GarnetteMills

Purpose Driven Life “You are here for a time such as this.”

End of year review by Garnette Mills? Many times we go into the new year without reflecting on the past year and what we’ve learnt during the process. Use these prompts to help you reflect on 2018. What’s one thing you did that you’re proud of?( celebrate your wins) What’s one mistake you’ve made and lesson you learned? ( acknowledge your mistakes to avoid repeating them) What did you allow to distract you from your goals? What obstacles or fears did I encounter inside myself ? What’s one self limiting story you’re ready to let go of before 2019 The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate -  Oprah Winfrey 

2018 Year of End Review

Who’s in your circle? Who will intercede to God on your behalf? Who will speak positivity in your life?   Bible Reading: Luke 1:5-56 Ruth 1-4   Key Points 1. Let go of the “no new friends” mentality 2. Connect with women who can encourage you in the Lord and pray for you; Pray to God for connection to the women who can push you into your destiny and purpose.   Instagram @WomenofIam

Who’s in your circle?

God took a prostitute; the least likely of all and placed her in the lineage of Christ, that’s a beautiful example of redemption. If God can do that to her life imagine what he can do to yours.   Bible Reading: Joshua 2 Joshua 6:17-25 Matthew 1:5 Hebrews 11:31 James 2:25   Key Points 1. Your past is irrelevant and don’t determine your future. 2. God can take your mess up life and turn into a miracle if you surrender to Him. God don’t look at what we are but instead of what we can become. 3.God will reward you for your faith   Instagram @WomenofIam

A new future for a woman with a past

God offers us grace to carry out our various roles as women. There is a call on your life. Trust God to strengthen you during the process.   Judges 4 &5 Jeremiah 1:5a "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart” Key Points 1. Deborah willingly does whatever God asks of her; She was obedient, she didn’t find excuses. 2. We need to know our God given assignments. Each of us has a purpose in this world that's waiting on us to fulfill.  3. Deborah threw off all limitations that was against her. 4. We must develop a listening ear for God’s word. 5. We are uniquely developed as women for God’s purpose. We are placed on earth to serve God and people.   Instagram @WomenofIam

Walking in your calling like Deborah

Episode 1: Host Garnette Mills introduces herself along with what to expect from this podcast in the future. 

Answering the Call of God

Welcome to Women of “I am” podcast, a weekly Christian platform that gives women inspiration, self-improvement ideas, motivation and encouragement from biblical stories of various women along with inspiring interviews of modern-day Christian women from all walks of life on how they overcame challenges, and the unexpected by trusting God and his principles. Your host Garnette Mills will come to every Monday and Friday talking about the love of God and his promises for your life. Women of I am podcast is about becoming a better YOU. Please rate and review the show.

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