Beauty For Ashes: Strengthening Women and Men Who Are Waiting On God

We are living in perilous times. As the days get shorter, the world gets colder. There is now wars and rumors of wars and so many things that are going on in the world and most definitely in the spiritual realm. We don't have time to be lukewarm, but it is time to pick, choose a side and stay right there. The time and the days are speeding up and there is no time to straddle the fence. As I said before, choose this day who you will serve. The way that you live your life reflects who you will serve.  If you are in living and shacking together while not married, you are not living for God. If you are masturbating and self-pleasuring and having sex outside of marriage, you are not living for God. If you have a relationship with a married man or a woman, you are not living for God. Married is still married, whether the divorce is in processing or they are separated.  If you are participating in same-sex relationships, same sex sexual relations, same-sex marriage or condoning this ...

You don't have to tolerate disrespect just because you are a child of God. No, you have a right to speak up for yourself if you are not being treated fairly and the way that you want to be treated. God did not create you to be a doormat, but a peacemaker.  If you have parents that are disrespectful, you have the right to speak up for yourself. If you have in-laws that are disrespectful and overstepping their boundaries, you have a right to tell them and speak up for yourself. God gave you a mouth to speak so use it to speak up for yourself. 

There are many people who are smiling and grinning on social media and are not happy in their relationships. Some of them are being physically, mentally, emotionally and even financially abused.  Some people even use celebrities as an example as a healthy relationship, not knowing what is going on behind closed doors. There are some people in these marriages that wish they were single while others are genuinely happy. You have to focus on what your love story will be, not someone else's is or will be. Marriage is a serious thing, and it is imperative and important as to allow God to bring your spouse in your path and not allow your flesh to lead you.

 In the Bible, there were a few people who thought they were unworthy to fulfill the purpose that God gave them while others acted out of sheer disobedience. They wanted to anything else but what God called them to do.  As you look on social media today, you see a lot of people who have titles in front of their name; some of them were called and chosen while others "self-appointed" themselves to what they chose or though they were.  Many people want titles for popularity and selfish gain while the ones who were called and chosen have no desire for a title at all.  Many people want to be a prophet, but they don't want to be purged, refined nor have a heart for the people. The uncalled have a selfish agenda and that is not the way that the gift of prophecy is to be used or how a prophet should conduct themselves.  I know someone very close to me who was prophesied that she was called to be a Deborah at the ripe age of 13. She had no idea as to who that was at firs...

My name is Deliela Washington and I am a Certified Life Coach. I offer sessions (by appointment only) and serve single, engaged and married couples, as well as offer group coaching. My goal is to get you where you need to be in God and for you to be realigned back in the will of God if you believe you have lost your way. My sessions are biblically based and God centered. Who I Help My coaching practice is a safe, supportive space for those who are ready to reclaim their voice, rebuild their confidence, and reconnect with their true identity. I specialize in working with individuals who have faced deep emotional wounds and are now ready to heal, grow, and thrive. I support those who: Are survivors of domestic abuse and are seeking emotional clarity, personal empowerment, and a path forward beyond the trauma. Have endured narcissistic relationships and  are learning to break free from cycles of manipulation, gaslighting, and self-doubt. Struggle with low self-esteem or se...

Some of you have given your hearts to the wrong people, your love to the wrong people and even your resources. After all of that sacrificing, you didn't get what you expected in return...real and genuine love from that man or woman. It's not that you were doing those things to gain their love or devotion, but you did things for them out of the kindness of your heart. Yes, I have been there and done that. I remember in my 30s I was dating a man and his situation was a hot mess. I will not go into too much depth or detail, but I can tell you that it was a situation that I should have avoided in the first place. Well, the person told me about his ex-wife and how he was treated by her and that made me feel kind of sorry for him...to a degree. Anyway, we started hanging out and I was really liking this guy and was falling hard for him. I really liked his personality and the jokes and things he would tell; he was good company for me and I started looking at him in a different light. ...