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When waiting for a dream or a prayer to be answered, it can be easy to get discouraged and start losing hope and faith. But God is always on time–and at just the right time, He will open the right doors for us to walk through. Until then, use the time that God is giving you right now as preparation for what is coming. These seasons can be some of the most wonderful times of our lives if we choose to use them to our advantage. Grow, learn, study, and pray. Start believing and becoming the person you desire to be when your deepest dreams are fulfilled—and just watch how God uses this season to prepare and propel you into your destiny!

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The book of Daniel is filled with stories and miracles of God rescuing Daniel and his friends from a fiery furnace and then later from being thrown into a lion’s den! Daniel's life of obedience and faithfulness to God is something we should all try to emulate. Daniel was such a powerful prophet, he actually prophesied about the coming Messiah 600 years before Jesus even came to earth…

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It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. This is the season we celebrate the birth of our Savior—the greatest gift we could ever receive: Jesus. As we enter the Christmas season with great anticipation and excitement for all it brings—we’re sharing 12 short, powerful prayers that will help us focus on the true meaning of Christmas and the love, joy, peace, and hope it brings!

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The book of Malachi is the very last book of the Old Testament and one famously known for addressing the Old Testament law of the “tithe," or bringing one-tenth of our income into the house of God. In the four short chapters of Malachi, God exposes and confronts the hardness of the human heart and calls us to live in faithful obedience to Him. The author is unknown and the word Malachi is simply a transliteration of a Hebrew word meaning “my messenger” because the four short chapters foretell the coming of Christ…

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The book of Lamentations comes from the Hebrew word incipit meaning “how” and is a collection of poetic laments from the Jewish people after the destruction of Jerusalem. Lamentations can be a great book for us to read when we are walking through seasons of suffering or pain—when we don’t understand. When we’re hurting. They are raw, honest poems that acknowledge the legitimacy of the pain and suffering we experience in life while still turning our faith and trust back to God…

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The book of Jeremiah is a book of the Bible containing the prophecies of the prophet, Jeremiah. God called Jeremiah to prophetic ministry in the first chapter when He said, “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” And that’s exactly what he did. Jeremiah was appointed to reveal the sins of God's people and warn them of the consequences that result in disobedience. But today, we read this book as a beautiful reminder of God’s relentless love for humanity.

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No matter what situation you find yourself in today, there will always be someone we can compare our lives to who has it “better” or “worse” than we do. Let’s choose to focus on having a grateful heart, thankful for all God has given to us—and discovering how you can be a good steward of those blessings! We often “treasure” things that are really not worth our time and attention. Choose to spend your time and energy focusing on things that will last…

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They say that it takes 30 days to build a habit. As we go into the month of thanksgiving, we wanted to dedicate 30 days to set time aside to pray and give thanks for all we have. When we have a heart of gratitude, it makes it hard for us to focus on what we don’t have and instills joy for the blessings we do have in our lives! Joy comes from gratitude and thanksgiving. Join us, this month, as we focus on being grateful for all we have…

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When we have a problem with fear, we really have a problem with trust. Our fears will reveal the places in our hearts where we do not trust God. Do you have a fear of the future? Do you fear the unknown? Do you have a fear of failure or a deep fear of being rejected? Fear gets the best of all of us at times. But as women of faith and divine purpose, we need to learn what to do when we come face to face with fear so that we can overcome it, in Jesus' Name! 

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We all carry devices in the palms of our hands that allow us to follow friends and strangers who intrigue our interest and inspire us through fashion, food, design, shopping, travel, and more. If we aren't careful, we can go from being inspired by one another, to measuring our own success in life by the highlight reel of someone else's modified online content. We need to discover our own unique purpose, calling, and destiny so that we can avoid the snares that comparison can have in our lives…

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Holding offense and unforgiveness toward another person is actually scientifically proven to cause physical health issues. Whether it is a tiny argument you had in the morning with your spouse or an unresolved conflict with a former friend or family member, unforgiveness is affecting you in ways you might not even realize. Chronic anger and deep-rooted anxiety will keep you on edge and can increase your heart rate, blood pressure, and lower immune responses. Those changes can result in depression, heart disease, and even diabetes! It's no wonder God commands us to forgive because He wants us to live in complete health and freedom! 

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When God gives us a dream, He rarely shows us the long, winding path it will take to get us there. As a child of God, you are walking in purpose and destiny every single day. Life is not about a destination, it is about the journey and who you are walking that winding road with. Each day, each lesson, and each interaction will play a part in the roadmap of your life. You are developing your character as you go…

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Kat Armstrong is a dynamic speaker, leader, writer, and Co-Founder of Polished Ministries. She is known all over the nation for encouraging women to love God and others with their all. She teaches the Bible with humor and heart. She engages disconnected women exploring God with the relevance of the scriptures, commissions rooted Christians to flourish in their God-inspired assignment, and refocuses the Church to outreach. But what we love about Kat is her passionate love for the Word of God and heart for encouraging other women to be all God has created them to be…

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Have you ever wondered what you were created for? If you don't understand God's love for you, then it will be really hard for you to comprehend the kind of purpose and destiny He has for your life. If you don't understand the depth of His love for you, then you will never be able to live in the fullness of freedom, grace, and mercy. The very purpose of your life, the reason you were created, was to be loved by God. That is where your purpose and destiny begins…

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Think of the friend in your life that you can call on a moment's notice with the best news or deep, deep hurt. That's what God wants to be for us. He wants to be the first place we run when our heart breaks. He wants to be the first place we come when our hearts are exploding with joy and thanksgiving. God wants to be in a REAL relationship with YOU and with me. That's why He created us…

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Many theologians and biblical scholars view the Song of Songs as a clear representation of Christ and his bride (the church) presented in deeply symbolic and allegorical teaching. For others, this book is a beautiful and poetic love story between a husband and a wife. But whatever you believe Solomon’s intentions were—we can all read it, reminded of how Jesus makes His bride beautiful and holy by casting out her fear with perfect love…

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The book of Ecclesiastes is an incredible poetic book of wisdom, written by King Solomon as he ponders the meaning of life. Solomon seems to be in a dark place as he writes some of this book. But most of us would wonder why. He has everything anyone could ever want, and then some. He is the richest man in the world, he is the King of all of Israel, and he has over 700 wives (well, maybe that could be his problem…haha!). But the book of Ecclesiastes shows us that no matter how much money, power, and human love one person attains—nothing will ever satisfy us like God does…

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Mahisha Dellinger is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of CURLS, an incredible curly hair international beauty brand (give her a follow!). She singlehandedly built the demand for her organic hair care products to grow into the brand it is today as a natural hair-care pioneer. Mahisha is a sought-after industry expert, has been featured on several television shows throughout the nation and is the star of “Mind Your Business with Mahisha” on OWN, Oprah Winfrey’s television network, as the expert helping other women based businesses reach the million-dollar mark. But what we love about Mahisha is her passionate faith and heart for God and people…

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As women, we often compare ourselves to others and put unnecessary pressure on ourselves to be perfect. It can be easy to feel as though we have to have everything together and come with so many things on our minds—our family, kids, spouse, jobs, cars, house, meals we need to prepare, and on and on. But the pursuit of perfection can actually hinder our relationship with God if we feel "too unworthy" to come boldly into God’s presence….

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Job is a great book to read when you are struggling with questions about God’s sovereignty and why we suffer. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” or “Is God really good?” or “Is God punishing me for something I did?” then Job is the perfect book for you. The truth is, we all ask questions like these from time to time. But as we read the story of Job, the most important thing to note is his character while experiencing great suffering…

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