Welcome to Week 2 of the Queen’s Empowerment Corner ! As we embark on this new journey, let’s continue to anchor ourselves in F.O.C.U.S.—a powerful framework for realigning your life, dreams, and daily choices.F.O.C.U.S. DEFINEDEvery great achievement begins with clarity. F.O.C.U.S. stands for:Faith First: Trusting in God’s purpose and provision.Organize Your Priorities: Placing the most important tasks front and center.Commit to Growth: Pursuing knowledge, spiritual maturity, and new skills.Uplift Others: Seeking community and building others as you build yourself.Stay the Course: Practicing perseverance and discipline—especially when distractions arise.Word of the Day: INTENTIONALITYDefinition:intentionality means living with purpose, direction, and focus in alignment with God’s Word and will. It is about making deliberate choices that honor God, reflect Christ-like character, and fulfill one’s unique calling according to Scripture. This form of intentionality is rooted in prayer, obedience, and seeking God’s guidance in every aspect of life.This week is all about following your path and doing it with purpose. It’s easy to look left and right, to compare where we are with where others stand, or to get distracted by voices that say you’re not enough, it’s too late, or your dreams are out of reach. But Queens, the cost of comparison is too high. It robs us of our unique calling and divine assignment.THE COST OF COMPARISONLet me share a piece of my journey. When I first began to publicly share my vision, there were naysayers—people who questioned my motives, my qualifications, and my timing. At first, their criticism made me pause. I nearly laid down my dreams just to fit into their expectations. But God didn’t call me to follow their path—He called me to follow mine. When I finally tuned out the noise and tuned in to His voice, it took discipline. But with every step, I found strength and clarity I never knew I had.Teaching PointsDiscipline over motivation: Motivation is fleeting, but discipline is steady. Motivation got you started; discipline will keep you going.Tune into your own calling: God is not interested in who finishes “first” by this world’s standards; He cares that you follow His unique purpose for your life.Getting Uncomfortable for Your DestinyComfort zones are silent dream-killers. God is calling you to step out of what is familiar so He can show you what is possible! When you trust Him, even when you’re uncertain, you move from a life of comparison to a life of courage. This is your week to leave behind the what-ifs and step boldly into what God has for you.Scripture to Meditate On:“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” —Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV)This race is yours to run, Queen. Stay the course, trust the pace, and fix your eyes not on others, but on Jesus.Ponder these Questions:Have you felt pulled off your path by comparison or criticism?How did you find your way back to your calling?Absolutely, I have experienced moments where comparison and criticism pulled me off my path. In a world where it’s so easy to scroll through highlight reels or hear other people’s opinions, you can start to question your own journey and whether you’re truly “enough” or even meant for the path you’re on.For me, it often started with subtle doubts and second-guessing—seeing someone else’s progress or hearing someone’s dismissive comments about my calling made me shrink back at times. I found myself temporarily frozen, delaying my next step, or veering in directions that weren’t aligned with my original purpose.4 ways I found my way back…….Refocusing on God’s Voice: I intentionally quieted the outside noise through prayer, meditation, and time in the Word. Scriptures like Jeremiah 29:11 and Hebrews 12:1-2 reminded me that God has a specific plan for me, and my race is uniquely mine to run.Practicing Gratitude and Reflection: I made a habit of listing what I had already accomplished, instead of what I hadn’t. This shifted my focus from lack to abundance and progress.Surrounding Myself with Encouragers: I sought out mentors, faith leaders, and an accountability circle who reminded me of my calling and spoke life over my journey.Taking Intentional Action: Even if I didn’t “feel” ready or motivated, I committed to small, daily actions aligned with my true purpose. Every intentional step renewed my sense of direction and confidence.Sometimes we all need to hit pause, breathe, and remember that every detour can be a lesson—but God’s purpose remains. When you let faith, rather than fear, guide your next step, you will always find your way back home to your calling.If you feel lost or off track, remember—it’s never too late to realign, reset, and start again. Your unique journey is beautiful and needed. Keep moving forward!Challenge:Ask ...
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