Dedication With God, I am nothing! 2020 has been a year of NEW for me! I am truly loved, I have thee best Circle of Support everrrrr!! Thank you all for being apart of this journey. To my 90 year old Granny! You’re just the best, as my daddy would say ! Your love, laughter, support and wisdom fills my heart with joy. It’s such a blessing to talk with you everyday, as you share your lessons of Faith and Trusting God . Love you More, More Also, To all of the hardworking strong women, reading this book I salute You! I know it’s not easy, but you walk with grace because you are victorious! Te’Resa Foreword I clearly remember the day Te’resa Thomas walked into our women’s group Victorious for the first time. Despite the fact that she was experiencing a rough season and didn’t know the other ladies in the group, she bravely declared her need and asked for prayer. I thought to myself, Wow! Not that is one courageous woman serious about change! Over the years, Te’resa has been boldly honest, authentic, and fiercely determined to push past obstacles and live the life of freedom God has for her. I have watched God change her life. What is her secret? Prayer! Prayer is the fuel that releases God’s power of faith, healing, strength, and courage that is needed to overcome anything Satan throws your way to stop or keep you in bondage. Abuse, anxiety, depression, jealousy, stress, and our past are no threats to God and His purpose for you. They cannot stand a chance against a woman whose trust is in God! Through prayer, God can strengthen your emotional well be- ing as you realize and appreciate your self-worth and grow in faith. We pray that the prayers and affirmations shared in this book will be used by God to draw you closer to Him and catapult you forward into the direction He desires for you, His precious daughter. Be real with yourself, God, and sisters in the Lord just as the women in this book have as you too say, “Lord, I look to you.” Your help comes from God; He is your constant source of direction, peace, and everything you need. Look to God, keep your eyes on Him, and watch God move. God bless you on your journey. I truly believe in you, but most of all, God believes in you. Stay encouraged, stand fiercely strong in faith refusing to give up, and enjoy your voyage to victory. Traci Mason Sister Barnabas Ministry of Encouragement Website: www.sisterbarnabas.com Email: [email protected] YouTube channel: Sister Barnabas Intro The purpose of the Free E- Devotional is to give glory to God and encour- age other fellow Sistas! “Ladies in Leopard “ is a ministry which provides uplifting through faith, fun, strength, and sisterhood! Real talk, there is strength in community! Birthed from a pure heart, and a need to break free from the past which tried to hold me back. Through meeting virtually,while spreading messages of Hope guided by the Holy Spirit. We join united while wearing our leopard or animal print and sipping lemonade. At the end you will leave with your funny bone tickled and your soul feed. “The joy of the Lord is your strength”. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Proverbs 17:22 There is such a richness in being raw and feeling free to be vulnerable in a safe space. My prayer is that while reading this devotional that you be empowered and strengthened. God placed this on my heart to reach out to women whom I admired, because I needed additional support. Praise God that I am now free from abuse, trauma, depression and anxiety, which at one time had me withdraw from those that cared about me. Isolated and alone was not my portion! If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:36 I have been in moments alone where all I could cry out to the Lord was “Help” . Everything else escaped me, this E-Book is for those moments , when you may not know what to pray or what to say. Words created worlds, and we speak life and we speak the Word. Whatever you are facing, you are not alone! My prayer is that this E book will be a blessing to you! Handy to keep in the “star-pocket” of your electronic device or print out in times of need. Or if you just need that extra boost, we “got you”. Lastly, if you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior any one of the Ladies listed will be happy to pray the Prayer of Salvation with you! P.S. {One more thing!}I would like to thank my Spiritual Mother, Traci for her wisdom and allow me to be her “Sunshine”. I am truly grateful to all of the Mighty Women of God who contributed to this E-Book. Each one of you were placed in my heart and y’all answered the call. I truly appreciate your support! God showed out Big -Time! This is more than I could have ever imagined. To see the E-Book come together so smoothly was , truly ALL God! Ladies, I appreciate your patience especially when I was getting downloads from Heaven about this E-Book { from Sticky Notes everywhere to texting y’all while washing dishes lbvvs} Truly, this is a labor of Love! There is such an indescribable anointing in every Prayer and Affirmation! S. Te’Resa Thomas Warring Against Anxiety & Depression...Jessica Womack Glory, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah Jesus. Thank you for being my Lord and Savior. Thank you for being my Peace, my Calm, my Understanding and my Portion. You are more than capable, more knowledgeable and the best friend I know. When I stray and waiver you remain the same. I grateful to be in your presence. In a world where everything and everyone is on a time schedule, you aren’t. Your ears are ever attentive to my needs and for that I give you glory, honor and praise. Father I thank you for making me aware of the power that lies within me. For the power of life and death are in the tongue. Anxiety and depression has no hold on my life and that which is connected to my destiny. I sever all ties with fear, anxiety, doubt, hopelessness, depression, un- forgiveness, worry, self pity, and every hidden thing that ties itself to these demonic soul ties. I take back the life which God has granted me and my authority. For the weapons of our warfare are not weapons of the world. Oh, but they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer, earnestly and humility, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all under- standing, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Though I walk daily through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for God is with me. Enemy you can’t have my, joy, my mind or my life. For I lean not on my own understanding but I trust in God with my whole heart. I am a child of the Most high God and what concerns me concerns Him. Let that mind that’s in Christ Jesus be also in me. I lay every weight and every concern at your feet. I celebrate this victory that the partners of death no longer have a hold on me. Thank you Lord for setting me free and showing me that I have power in my own being to remain free and full of life. I give you all the glory honor and praise. I’m no longer bound by my past and present circumstances. I thank you for the plans you have for my life. Plans to prosper and not harm me to give me a hope and future. You never said it would be easy so I’ve chosen to walk by faith and not by sight. In the mighty all powerful name of Jesus I tell you dry bones to live Amen... Affirmation : With each heartbeat and breath, I’m but a step closer or further from where God purposed me to be. Be intentional, you can’t get back time.. It’s OK to cry, God uses my tears to water my blessings. These tears break every generational, word, and bloodline curse off me and my loved ones.. Jessica Womack IG: @predestined4greatness83 FB: @jessicawomack StressLaShea D. SimmonsManagement Pogge Lord, Help me to rest in You. Help me to build my fence to protect my peace. Peace is something that is valuable to Your children because You gave it to us. So, we will be good stewards over it. You left it for us for a rea- son. We realize it’s a gift that is given from You. You even told us, it is not like the world’s because they don’t know it, because they don’t know You. But we know you Lord, and as your sons and daughters, we should feel peace and know peace. You ARE the Prince of Peace. Help us not to be afraid and tormented by worries. There is no peace in fear and worry. Your perfect love casts out fear and we trust You.