As I find myself on the other side of my life, and accepting it for what it is, I had to take some time and do a time line of my life. The day to day can be unfair in expressing the quality of the life you have lived. The critical voice in my mind reminded me of all my failings and shortcomings and because for a season I rested there it almost clouded my ability to move past that particular season. Faithful is our God! Returning to Washington, D.C., finally opening my heart, mind and spirit to the woman that I am not the one I was, not the one I am becoming but the one that I am - I found a new me. A me, that is really alright! For years, 27 to be exact, I have been in the Washington, D.C. area having come here with two small children from Boston, MA; leaving an abusive marriage, and an even more abusive lifestyle. Rededicated my life to Christ and raised my babies in the fear and abomination of the Lord. Worked in the community, counseled, volunteered, taught, and lived to the best of my ability. I am a good woman, a woman of faith and a woman of God - I had to remember my own story!

These past few years, leaving DC going to Florida, struggling with my identity without children, people who knew me in DC and fighting to hold my own, it was difficult at best. But God reminded me that I am worth it. I found myself at a new level of surrender not to who I was but who I am and who I am becoming. I am good enough! Shortcomings, high times, low times - faithful is our God. Returning to DC, I realized that this is not the woman that I am today. I can't put on old shoes and expect to walk in new stride. These hurdles here, the victories, the failures and the assignment for me here in the District of Columbia has been fulfilled. The mantle has been passed to my children to communicate our family values, goals and vision to their children. As Matriach of this clan, I must follow the lead of Holy Spirit for the calling of my life, and even more, the progression of my life in the Kingdom of God. I am an elder, not a novice, I am a Pastor and ever a student of the word of the God - ever a teacher. I gladly embrace the call. I humbly embrace the mantle that is mine and I am eagerly and willingly seeking God for the next step of this journey.

My grandson, August, was born and brought a light to this family that we would never have known. He received open heart surgery at 4 days old and his journey to healing has been a testimony of the faithfulness of God. Some days are good, some days are rough but all days are consistent with his becoming better each day. For me, this has been a sign, a sign to continue in the season - in the life and the calling that is uniquely my own - that is mine. Continue in the work that is in my hand to do, to live as the Pastor, Teacher, Priest, and Woman of Faith that I am and yet maturing in. We will be making major life decisions in the next 90 days and I pray the strength of God and solicit the prayers of those in the Kingdom going forward. We will present our books to the world, one a reprint and the other three which have not been released and we will seek God for full time ministry in a way that honor God under the direction of Holy Spirit. We bless you in Jesus name and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Pastor Wanda D. Cleckley

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