This is an excerpt from my latest book, Redefined – When Jesus Captivates a Woman’s Heart. “The diversity of women in the bible should lead us to an important truth: We all get to participate in the kingdom of God. Homemakers and business owners, single and married, widows and virgins. God can and does use all of us to bring Him glory. Biblical women in the bible were never relegated...
Preemptive Strike – Day 25
🎶 It’s a new season. It’s a new day. Fresh anointing, is coming my way. It’s a season of power and prosperity. It’s a new season, coming to me. 🎶 Israel Houghton and New Breed That song is on repeat in my head this morning. Maybe because I’m about to start another decade. Maybe because 2019 had its challenges and I am ready for a new season. Maybe because I’m...
Preemptive Strike – Day 24
Keeping it Real Hi, my name is Melissa. I started MBoldenMinistries to embolden, empower, and impart into this generation. I’m an author and a speaker. I love Jesus, the Word of God and people. But I am not nor will I ever be on this earth perfect. So please remove that expectation from me. Our pastors and those in leadership at our churches are not perfect. Neither are the people...
Preemptive Strike – Day 23
Open Doors I encourage education. I encourage mentoring. I encourage reading and studying to better your gifting. But at the same time, I know and have experienced the favor factor. The favor of God can take you beyond your education. God’s favor can open doors no man can open for you and can accelerate you faster than earning an advanced degree. If God has called you to do something and...
Preemptive Strike- Day 22
Be A Blessing Blessed to be a blessing. That it is who we are as Christians. As heirs, descendants of Abraham we have been given much to bless many. About three years ago, I prayed this prayer: “Lord, give me seed to sow.” I felt His response was, “I already have.” I thought He meant the gift card I had gotten a few days prior. So I set out to...
Preemptive Strike – Day 21
Becoming an Overcomer! I was reading an oft quoted scripture today: “They conquered him completely through the blood of the Lamb and the powerful word of his testimony.” (Revelation 12:11) You can often hear me counseling women with this scripture; But for some reason, I have never noticed the next line: “They triumphed because they did not love and cling to their own lives, even when faced with death.” Revelation...
Preemptive Strike – Day 20
Everyday is Christmas I remember when I was young. On Christmas morning, there was such anticipation to see what gifts awaited us? I was excited that my big family (at that time, I was the youngest of seven) would all get together and laugh. We were loud. My mom was the best cook, so our table always overflowed with delicious food. I miss my big, loud, crazy family gatherings. I...
Preemptive Strike – Day 19
Prodigals are Coming Home What Do I want for Christmas? I don’t want diamonds. I don’t want a fancy vacation. I don’t want a new car or a fancy house. What I want can’t be wrapped and put under a Christmas tree. What I want is for my loved ones to know Jesus – to be zealous in His name. Saul was diametrically opposed to the church and the teachings...
Preemptive Strike – Day 16
God is about to Flip the Script Mordecai was a Jew who refused to bow down to a high ranking official, Haman. This enraged Haman so much, not only did he seek to destroy Mordecai but ALL the Jews. He built large gallows to hang Mordecai and issued a decree to destroy all Jews. It seemed like the end for Mordecai and all the Jews…But God. Through a set of...
Preemptive Strike – Day 15
A Prayer for our Nation Father, we thank you that the joy of the Lord is our strength. You have given your people grace to rejoice in every situation and to see you at work in every circumstance. So Father, we place this nation in your hands and we trust you will bless and keep us. We know, despite what this nation may be facing at this moment, all things...