As a Woman Thinketh
There Is a King in Me Iris Celeste This month marks a year that I gave birth to As a Woman Thinketh. Wow! I can't believe it. Time really does fly when you're having fun. I remember the day when Claudia Brown, founder of Big Time Publishing Newspaper, sent out an email in search of a writer for her on-line newspaper through one of the writing groups which I am a member. As I read the notice I became excited. Mind you, before that particular request, there had been others. But none seemed to fit my vision like the one Claudia had sent out. See, I had a life long dream of working on a newspaper. However, because I didn't possess a journalism degree I NEVER thought I stood a chance among the elite. I wanted so badly to be a writer for the local newspaper in my town, but wasn't about to embarrass myself by applying for a job that I obviously wasn't qualified for. So at first glance, I ignored Claudia's appeal. Not because I didn't want it, but moreso because I didn't feel equipped. But something inside kept pushing and prodding me. It wouldn't let me rest. Could this be my big break? There was no way I could allow this opportunity to slip by. I had to find out more about this writing assignment and before I could talk myself out of it, I inquired about the position. Shaking and trembling I awaited Claudia's response. Her answer, "It's yours." Without knowing who I was or if I was capable of compiling two sentences together, she gave me a chance! I was elated. Shocked. Scared. Now what am I going to do? I prayed. God's reply, "Be yourself, child. Show them who I am by telling them what I've done for you." See God wasn't interested in my educational background. He already knew who I was and where I came from. He was more interested in bringing out what was placed inside of me. I went home and poured my heart out on paper. My experiences. My truths. My testimonies. With each stroke of the pen came my deliverance, my breakthrough, my purpose. I soon realize I was born for this...For the word of a King is authority and power, and who can say to Him, What are you doing? Ecclesiastes 8:4 God's plan for me was much bigger than my own. No longer would I permit the devil to hold me down with feelings of being inadequate, useless or unworthy. I come from royalty. There is a KING in me! Donald Lawrence and Co. There Is a King in You There is a King in You You come from Royalty, An aristocratic dynasty. The goal of the enemy, Is that you don’t know who you are. There’s power when you speak. Be mindful of words you release. I know that life has challenged you, But the King in ME speaks to the King in YOU. You were born to rule. There is a king in you. Iris Celeste spent endless hours as a child being entertained through her books. Writing became her chosen method of expression and with that her debut novel Praise Your Way Through was brought to life. A story of love, betrayal and forgiveness. Because being saved doesn’t mean being perfect. To read an excerpt or order a copy of the book visit her website at www.irisceleste.com. Iris is also a contributing writer for Victorious Magazine. |
