Tuesday, March 4, 2014

My Four Leaf Clover: God Winks



My father once said that "Luck was where opportunity met preparation!"  Although, I don't believe in luck alone, I enjoy four leaf clovers!  And, I do believe that in our preparations and commitment to excellence in all God asks of us, God blesses. 

The story I am about to share is no exception.  A young lady is blessed and encouraged through God whispering (winking) in my heart to share a document in our study of inner beauty one night.  Read on and may you know that God winks in the little details of your life as well.


I have started sharing outer and inner beauty tips at my Mary Kay training/workshop nights.  My mentors through Women's Empowerment University (www.donnapartow.com) along with a business coach have played a huge part in my journey to a new brand.  They have infused belief in me and the confidence to live out the woman God wants me to be.

Last Tuesday night, our group met for the second time. Two young ladies returned for the second study on inner beauty. The first hour we do outer beauty with training in our Mary Kay products and fun glamour techniques. The night is "Dazzle Outer and Inner Beauty!"

As I prayed the last few days as to how approach our next topic brought up the last time by one of the girls; Appearance - does God allow us to wear nice clothes and jewelry, is it ok? I kept thinking of this affirmation sheet that I have on security, acceptance and significance in Christ. It was clear, it was to go alongside our study. I didn't quite know why or how it was all going to work together, but knew I was supposed to use it. I studied, prayed and prepared.  God winks and I listened not knowing exactly why I was nudged.



As we shared our thoughts, I had them look at Prov 31:10-31 and ask God to show them what He thought. The young lady that asked the question initially came and had been writing in her journal and meditating on this scripture.

God winks by showing me a scripture for this young lady.  It was a "four leaf clover" for her so to speak, a special find just for her.   I knew Psalm 1:1-3 was for her.  God would bless her because she truly meditated on His Word.

The next thing was what blew my mind, but why should it?! God showed up!! I shared the sheet of affirmations in the areas stated above. As we shared our final thoughts, one of the girls got tears in her eyes and said this was exactly what she needed. It was where she was at. I told her how I had prayed over the study and the night and that God would not let me get that sheet out of my mind. I was supposed to share it. NOW, I knew why. It was for her!!! LOVE God using me. It is a home in my heart that I cannot put words too.  God winks by using me to encourage someone else!  Wow!!

Dorothy form Wizard of Oz comes to mind, "There's no place like home, There's no place like home!" I agree sharing His word and watching Him orchestrate people's lives to touch one lovely, young woman's heart, is a beautiful home!!  
There is no place like home!

I pray I never run away from home.  God winks in preparation and shows up to bless again!!  

By Joni Ormsbee

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