ARE YOU A RAW LADY?

To be raw means to be uncooked, unexamined, untrained, not having gone through the process of preparation or in a natural and untreated state. Certainly not one of the fanciest words to describe anyone.

In this season, if you desire to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself, you’ve got to be R.A.W. And here is our own definition;

Be: R- RADICAL- You must engage in radical pursuit of your vision. Radical prayers, radical giving, radical planning and execution of your goals, radical reading, radical spirituality and radical obedience. If you don't want to be ridiculed, then be radical!

Be: A- AUTHENTIC: No faking anything! No fake lifestyle. No faking spirituality! No fake relationship, no fake marriage, no fake living. If you want authentic lifting, then engage in authentic living.

Be: W- WISE: Wisdom is defined as the ability to make good judgments based on knowledge. On this journey, you will need the wisdom of God to navigate. The word of God is the ultimate source of wisdom, don’t despise it. And if you want to be wise, walk with the wise!

It doesn’t matter how raw you are, be determined to be a R.A.W LADY!

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© Bisola Mogaji

YOU WILL BE ATTRACTIVE AND UNATTRACTIVE

One of the ways to ascertain the favor of God on your life is that you will be attractive.

Yes, people will naturally find you and your life attractive. This kind of attractiveness is not a function of your beauty or handsomeness. It is not a function of your cosmetics or physique. It is an inexplicable radiance shining from within you. It creates an aura that attract people to you. You find people going above and beyond to help and bless you. This is such a blessing!

This same favor on your life could also make you unattractive. Are you surprised? You ask, how can the same favor that brings so much positive attraction make me unattractive? Well, that's how it works! Unfortunately, some people can't stand it. It infuriates them. It reminds them of their own mediocrity or misused opportunities. They interpret it as pride. They prefer you are in darkness or at least in a state that does not expose their own sorry state. When they see your light shining, they find you unattractive.

You must therefore be ready to be attractive and unattractive, attempting to please everyone so as to be attractive to all will require you to dim your light because some people can't withstand your shining.

Dear reader, as you journey into this year normalize being attractive and being unattractive. The two are fine.

A good friend of mine once said jokingly “not everyone will love, accept, celebrate or keep asking for more of you, after all you are not ‘jollof rice’ “. In the same vein, not everyone will hate, discourage, neglect or ignore you. Once you settle this in your heart, you will be fine and live your best life.

Don't forget, you will be attractive and unattractive. And it is okay!

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© Bisola Mogaji

LADY, CLAP FOR YOURSELF

"Clap for yourself" is what we say to little children when they do something commendable or impressive. It’s usually fun to watch them celebrate themselves with such delight.

It’s interesting we don’t tell adults to clap for themselves when they have met or exceeded expectation. We would rather clap for adults while we ask little children to clap for themselves.

Today, I want you to clap for yourself. Yes, unleash that child-like feeling of gratitude and enthusiasm. To all the Ladies out there, you are amazing. You have so many reasons to clap, celebrate, and cheer yourselves on.

√ For not giving up on yourself. CLAP for yourself.

√ For not giving up on your dreams despite all you encountered. CLAP for yourself.

√ For being intentional about your growth last year, CLAP for yourself.

√ For all the secret battles you fought and won. CLAP for yourself.

√ For all the bills you paid, and all the skill you learnt last year, CLAP for yourself.

√ For all the bad habits you replaced with good habits, CLAP for yourself.

The times you won and the times you learnt, the steps you took forward, and the steps you missed were all part of the ingredients required for your success this New Year..

I know you’ve already fastened your seat belt ready to start the race towards your goals this year but I chose help you take one last glance at last year, so you can draw strength for this New Year.

If God saw you through last year, He is more than able to see you through this year and beyond.

So, now that you have clapped for yourselves, please redirect the accolade to the author and finisher of the year 2023!

Rest assured He’s got you covered.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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© Bisola Mogaji.