Iron Sharpens Iron

“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. ” Proverbs 27:17

I left this out of my bio, but I often call myself an over thinker. This is an amazing gift because it’s very easy for me to create. However, if not controlled, I can easily become indecisive. Well, shortly after I said I wanted to start this blog, it seemed like all h*ll was breaking loose in my life and all kinds of temptations, . Literally every person who was connected to me emotionally began having hardship, sickness and disruption. These were pure distractions that caused me to waiver on desire to create this blog.

My exact thoughts were who authorized me to write about my experiences ? Why should people read my stories and I’m still learning how to navigate through life ? I texted these thoughts to one of my big sisters. She asked what did I mean by ‘who authorized me’. I responded and said well like who says I can write about marriage, faith, or family and I’m still working through all that myself. I explained to her that I didn’t won’t to come off as an expert because I’m working my way through life as well. Her exact response was

“Girl!!! That’s the DEVIL!!!! GOD JUSTIFIED YOU!!!!! read
1 Corinthians 6:11”

Sis checked me hard and fast! Lol. So, I instantly opened my bible app and read Corinthians 6:11 which reads

“And such were some of you: but ye were washed, but ye were sanctified, but ye were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God.”

At first, her response sounded harsh because honestly that’s not really what I wanted to hear. I was in a place of feeling defeated and fearful. One could say I was in a dark place. When she called it out, I felt the light!

As I reflect. I believe my sword was dull and needed to be sharpened. My big sis came through quick and set me straight! She really made sure it penetrated because she attracted God’s word with it. She said exactly what I needed to hear and she was absolutely correct in her message and her delivery. She called it out, and stated the FACTS. It doesn’t always feel good when our sword is being sharpened but know this process influences growth.

This is a testimony of exactly how Iron Sharpens Iron! Because if she would not have interjected in that moment I could have been defeated in my purpose. I could have stayed in that dark place.

I truly believe that God sends certain people in our lives to stretch us and challenge us. Thank you sister for challenging me!

Peace, Love and Blessings

S/o to my spiritual big sister Cheryl Walker, whom I love and appreciate for encouraging me to continue on this blogging journey. She also encouraged me in my recent move. I miss our talks and prayer meetings at Biggby Coffee. I admire your writing skills, your marriage, your relationship with your daughter, your ethics, integrity, confidence and ability to keep it real. Thanks for always encouraging me and supporting me. I love you.

Cheryl is also a fierce writer and author. You can check out her latest book Living Purpose-full which can be found on amazon via the link below.

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Living Purpose-Full: A Devotional For Those Searching For God’s Purpose https://www.amazon.com/dp/1792933223/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_pll6Db6K8PXT0