Walking on Rubies

As a professional woman juggling multiple roles, it's easy to slip into a cycle of self-doubt and the belief that you are not enough. Throughout your life and career/business, you might have questioned your abilities, compared yourself to others, or struggled with imposter syndrome. Yet, how do you know you are enough? The answer is simple: You are enough because of who you are and who God created you to be, not what you do.  God knows and will use you and all of your perceived imperfections and flaws just like He did Moses .  The Word provides profound wisdom on your intrinsic worth, irrespective of your roles or accomplishments. The Word emphasizes that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). This means that, as a woman, God's daughter, you are a masterpiece created by the hands of a loving and intentional Creator, your Father. Your value is inherent in your very being, and it is not contingent upon any external achievements or societal standards. Here are so...

    As women, we’re often juggling a hundred things at once: work, family, friends, hobbies, and trying to stay healthy and happy. We’re also frequently creating plans for ourselves to accomplish dreams and big goals, whether starting a side business, getting in shape, learning a new skill, or pursuing a new career.  But how often do those plans actually get executed?  If you’re like most people, probably not as often as you’d like. It’s easy to get excited about a new idea and start mapping out all the steps to make it happen. But when it comes time to actually follow through, it can be a different story. It's time to change the game.  Here are a few tips to help you turn your plans into reality.  Set realistic expectations. It's time to stop lying to yourself. Yes, stop it. You know you and you know you're not about to complete the extensive list you've created for yourself. And that's okay! Next, stop over-expecting of yourself. You are one person who ne...

As a woman, you have so many responsibilities and tasks that you need to focus on, but have you ever taken the time to think about your mission and vision for your life? Often, we get so caught up in the day-to-day that we forget to think about the bigger picture. The truth is, having a strong mission and vision is critical for you to live a fulfilling and purposeful life.   Here are some steps to help you create mission and vision statements for your life:   Seek God's Kingdom first and His wisdom: God created you, so He knows who you're called to be, what you're called to do, and what's best for every aspect of your life. Meditate on the Word, pray, and ask the Lord for direction.  Reflect on your values: Your values are the essence of who you are and what you stand for. Take some time to identify and reflect on the core values that you want your life to embody and write them down.  Your values should direct the decisions you make daily. Identify your passions: W...