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SISTERHOOD ENCOURAGEMENT 101
10 Thursday APR 2014
POSTED BY SHANNON AYERS IN INSPIRATION
≈ 7 COMMENTS
#Encouragement, #ShannonAyersSpeaks, #StandUpSistah, #StarManagementConsulting, #Women
To Every Woman — Know Your Worth And Value!
I encourage you this day to toss out the notion that:
you are less because “He” dumped you or cheated on you or tells you your nothingyou are less because “She” flaunts her body in front of you making you think that because you’reover weight you aren’t beautifulthe texture or length of your hair makes you less attractiveyour skin color makes you less appealingyour pedigree is less than Park Avenue or Lakeshore Drive because you came from the streets,projects, trailers, foster care or no formal educationyou are less than a woman because you had a mastectomy, hysterectomy, miscarriage or areinfertileyou are less because mama wasn’t there or daddy wasn’t there thinking you belong to no oneyou are not worth loving because “Friend girl” did not support you, talked about you, lied on youbecause “He” beats on you or verbally abuses you that you’re worthlessthat because your loved ones passed on that you’re alone because you’re not
Please know that God designed us as women and that heloves us unconditionally. We don’t all fit the mold of theladies in the magazines or on tv. Some of us around “thattime of the month” began to feel depressed and reflecton hurt and pain that has happened to us before or ishappening right now. Or we look in the mirror and don’tlike what we see and feel hopeless. Some of us walkaround with a smile on our face but with tears in ourhearts behind closed doors. I want you to know that youare greater than your circumstance. Stand UP “MyLadies” and know your worth. Stand up “My Ladies”and know who you are and whose you are. Stand UPand encourage one another and do not tear each other down.
Why do I write this today, because in my own reflection of looking over the years from grade schooluntil now, I just remembered the hurt and pain that I carried for years that I did not share. Iremembered what it was like to have a smile on my face when I was truly hurting inside. Iremembered what it was like to be cheated on, backbitten, talked about and belittled. There are stillsome today that want to see me fail to remedy their pain and misfortune. But when I look at my lifenow, I have a faithful, loving, handsome man of God who loves me like no other. I have four beautifulchildren that remind me everyday just how blessed I am. If you want to know how that shouldencourage you…I once was that little girl trapped in an adult body who thought she was worthlessbecause of what others said or did. And now I know that I am worth the love I receive and thosearound me are worth the love I give. I don’t need a husband or children to know I am blessed. I amblessed because God ordained it to be so and I choose to step in it and receive it in Jesus’ Name. I dareyou to Stand UP and love yourself enough to know your worth.
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My Ladies, Stand UP and make your presence known that you are worthy to be loved and cherished.But it starts with you looking in the mirror and convincing that woman you see to…….STANDUP!!!!!!
Blessings and Inspiration,
Shannon Ayers Speaks
thoughts on “SISTERHOOD ENCOURAGEMENT 101”
1. Annie Marie Peters
April 12, 2014 at 1:51 pm
Hi Shannon! What a wonderful article to read today. Last night, I went clothes shopping. I stoodin the dressing room under those fluorescent lights privately hating myself because the clothesmade me look fat. This is a feeling I’ve had my entire life. It’s so refreshing to hear this message oflove and support from another woman at this very moment. Thank you for the inspiration!
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2. Jessica Lauren L. Lambert
April 12, 2014 at 8:47 am
Women need to be more encouraging of other women. This is perpetuated through self worth and
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understanding of our own capabilities and accomplishments. We need to collectively bask in oursisters glory. It is a difficult world for women globally and those of us who can stand up, should.
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3. Marilee
April 11, 2014 at 6:41 pm
It never ceases to amaze me the people who will rise up to steal your joy if you allow them. WhenI was a child I struggled through teasing and bullying. I felt less than worthless. I hated myselfand I hated everyone else.
I’ve learned that life is too short and too beautiful to let others steal my joy. My life is what I makeit and the naysayers and bullies aren’t going to matter in the most important moments in my life.When it comes down to it, what matters most is the love and joy we’re holding onto when wemeet our Maker. The rest is water under the bridge.
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Sara
April 12, 2014 at 1:31 pm
I am sorry that you were forced to endure others unkindness and insecurities. I have neverbeen bullied but I have witnessed the harmful affects it leaves behind. With the invention ofsocial media it is hard to not succumb to others judgments and harsh words. We put ourselvesout there in order to be supported and lifted and you are right, many people rise to thechallenge to tear us down.
I am happy that you were able to not only find your joy but cultivate it.
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4. Tauia D.
April 11, 2014 at 4:22 pm
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I know one thing that helps me when I am feeling down, and that is forgetting myself andfocusing on others. There is always someone out there who is more in need than myself. Servingthem helps to lift my spirits, and usually theirs. It even in a weird way helps me to appreciate myown problems, and be greatful for my blessings.
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5. Jodie
April 11, 2014 at 4:19 pm
When I was younger I struggled with feelings of self worth. I felt like a lot of young people feel.Not good enough. I compared myself to others, etc. I was given a poster by a church leader thathad a drawing of a young girl and a caption that read “I know I’m special, cause’ God don’t makeno junk!” I hung it on the wall and read it multiple times a day. Soon I began to really believe itand it became a part of me and my negative feelings pretty much went away.I know that I am a Child of God, and that knowledge has since made all the difference. I hopeeveryone can learn to love themselves and others the way that God does… Unconditionally.
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6. Alicia Cowans
April 11, 2014 at 8:53 am
We as women definitely need to know who we are and whose we are. We as women need to stopwatering one another down and encourage and compliment one another. I have had my share ofnot feeling so great about myself because of things that happened to me and the way peopletreated me. We all are different and we need to see the beauty and celebrate those attributes in oneanother. I am STANDING UP. Good article my sister, keep up the good work.
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